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

Gerhardson, 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 Gerhardson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gerhardson in America

Gerhardson is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gerhardson surname appeared 133 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 Gerhardson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gerhardson 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 Gerhardson

The surname Gerhardson has its origins in Scandinavia, particularly in Sweden and Norway, where it was derived from the personal name Gerhard. Gerhard is an old Germanic name composed of the elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "hardy." The addition of the suffix "-son" indicates that the name refers to the son of someone named Gerhard.

The earliest recorded instances of the Gerhardson surname date back to the 13th century in Sweden. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Gerhard Gerhardson, a prominent Swedish nobleman who lived in the late 13th century and served as a member of the Privy Council under King Magnus III.

In Norway, the Gerhardson surname can be traced back to the 14th century, with records showing various individuals bearing this name in different regions of the country. One notable figure was Olav Gerhardson, a Norwegian priest and scholar who lived in the late 14th century and is known for his contributions to the field of canon law.

During the Middle Ages, the Gerhardson name was also found in various parts of Denmark, where it was often associated with the Danish nobility. In the 15th century, there are records of a Danish knight named Jens Gerhardson who participated in the Kalmar Union, a series of personal unions that united the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

As the centuries passed, the Gerhardson surname continued to be prominent in Scandinavia, with several notable individuals bearing this name. In the 17th century, there was a Swedish military officer named Carl Gerhardson (1619-1688) who fought in the Thirty Years' War and later served as the governor of the Swedish territory of Ingria (now part of Russia).

Another notable Gerhardson was Johan Gerhardson (1737-1810), a Swedish botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of flora in Scandinavia. He was responsible for documenting and classifying numerous plant species found in the region.

In the 19th century, the Gerhardson surname was also found in other parts of Europe, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands, where it was likely introduced through migration or intermarriage with Scandinavian families. One notable German bearer of this name was Wilhelm Gerhardson (1855-1924), a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other German cities.

Overall, the surname Gerhardson has a rich historical legacy that spans several centuries and multiple countries, primarily in Scandinavia but also in other parts of Europe. Its origins can be traced back to the personal name Gerhard, which has been a part of the Germanic language and culture for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gerhardson

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

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

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