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

Gerick, 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 Gerick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gerick in America

Gerick is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gerick surname appeared 192 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 Gerick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gerick 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 Gerick

The surname Gerick has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Gere," which means "spear" or "javelin." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with people who were skilled in the use of spears, possibly soldiers or hunters.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gerick can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to 1547. The name is spelled as "Gerik" in these records, which was a common variation during that time period. This suggests that the name had already been in use for generations before being officially documented.

In the 17th century, the name Gerick appeared in various church records and parish registers across various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Brandenburg. These records often mentioned individuals with occupations such as farmers, craftsmen, and tradesmen, indicating that the name was not exclusive to any particular social class.

One notable individual bearing the surname Gerick was Johann Gerick, a German composer and organist who lived from 1556 to 1631. He was known for his contributions to the development of early Baroque music and served as the court organist for the Duke of Saxony-Weimar.

Another historic figure was Carl Gerick, a German mathematician and astronomer born in 1817. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and worked as a professor at the University of Marburg.

In the 19th century, the name Gerick was associated with several notable individuals, including Carl Friedrich Gerick (1815-1889), a German painter and illustrator known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes. Additionally, there was Otto Gerick (1865-1936), a German sculptor and medallist who created numerous public monuments and memorials.

As the name Gerick spread across Germany and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Gerike, Gericks, and Geriks. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation preferences.

While the surname Gerick may not be as common as some other German surnames, it has a rich history dating back several centuries and can be traced through various historical records, indicating its enduring presence in German culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gerick

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

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

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