Find out how popular the last name Gerbrandt is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Gerbrandt.

Gerbrandt, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Gerbrandt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gerbrandt in America

Gerbrandt is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gerbrandt surname appeared 113 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Gerbrandt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gerbrandt to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Gerbrandt

The surname Gerbrandt is of Germanic origin, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the regions of modern-day Germany and the Netherlands, where it was initially spelled Gerbrand or Gerbrant.

The name is derived from the Old Germanic compound words "ger" meaning spear and "brand" meaning sword or fire. It is thought to have been an occupational surname given to those who were skilled in crafting or wielding spears and swords, potentially soldiers or weapons makers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gerbrandt can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. A certain Gerbrandus von Arnstein is mentioned in these records from the year 1263.

In the 14th century, a Dutch merchant named Gerbrandt van der Meer is noted in historical records for his involvement in the lucrative wool trade between the Netherlands and England. His name appears in several documents from the city of Leiden between 1375 and 1397.

The Gerbrandt surname can also be found in the archives of the Duchy of Brabant, a historical region encompassing parts of modern-day Belgium and the Netherlands. A nobleman named Gerbrandt van Diest is mentioned in these records from the late 15th century.

A notable figure bearing this surname was Gerbrandt Adriaenszoon Bredero, a Dutch Renaissance playwright and poet born in Amsterdam in 1585. He is considered one of the most important writers of the Dutch Golden Age and is renowned for his comedic plays and satirical works.

Another historical figure with the Gerbrandt surname was Gerbrandt van den Eeckhout, a Dutch Golden Age painter born in Amsterdam in 1621. He was a student of Rembrandt and is known for his portraits and genre scenes depicting everyday life.

In the 18th century, a German theologian and philosopher named Gerbrandt Kettler made significant contributions to the field of metaphysics and moral philosophy. He was born in Magdeburg in 1712 and served as a professor at the University of Königsberg.

While the Gerbrandt surname has its roots in Germanic regions, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era, where it was borne by merchants, nobles, and skilled artisans across Central and Western Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gerbrandt

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Gerbrandt.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Gerbrandt was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Gerbrandt has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Gerbrandt was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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