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

Gergis, 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 Gergis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gergis in America

Gergis is the 74375th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gergis surname appeared 260 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 Gergis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gergis 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 Gergis

The surname GERGIS is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of Syria and Lebanon, during the early medieval period. The name is likely derived from the Arabic word "jurjis," which means "George." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a patronymic name to individuals whose father or ancestor was named George.

One of the earliest known references to the GERGIS surname can be found in historical documents from the 12th century, during the time of the Crusades. These records indicate that individuals bearing this surname were residing in the city of Tripoli, which was a significant trading center in the region at the time.

In the 13th century, the GERGIS name appeared in various manuscripts and records from the region, including those kept by the Maronite Church, a prominent Christian community in Lebanon. This suggests that the name may have been associated with Christian families in the area.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over the region, which lasted from the 16th to the early 20th century, the GERGIS surname continued to be found in various records and documents. One notable individual bearing this name was Yusuf GERGIS, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Aleppo in the late 18th century.

As time progressed, the GERGIS surname spread to other parts of the Middle East and beyond, with individuals bearing this name migrating to different regions and countries. For example, in the 19th century, there were records of GERGIS families residing in Egypt, particularly in the city of Alexandria.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the GERGIS surname. One such person was Antun GERGIS (1844-1923), a Lebanese philosopher and writer who was instrumental in promoting the Arabic literary renaissance during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Another prominent individual was Khalil GERGIS (1892-1976), an Egyptian politician and diplomat who served as Egypt's ambassador to several countries.

In the 20th century, the GERGIS surname gained further recognition with individuals like Elias GERGIS (1912-2000), a prominent Egyptian-American engineer and inventor who held numerous patents in the field of aerospace engineering. Additionally, George GERGIS (1929-2017) was a renowned Egyptian-American author and playwright whose works explored themes of identity and cultural dynamics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gergis

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

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 Gergis 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 Gergis 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 Gergis was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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