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

Gerrells, 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 Gerrells surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gerrells in America

Gerrells is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gerrells surname appeared 153 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 Gerrells.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gerrells 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 Gerrells

The surname GERRELLS is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "gearr" and "hyll," which translate to "triangular hill" or "steep hill." This suggests that the name may have initially been a topographic descriptor used to identify individuals living near or on a distinctively shaped hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GERRELLS can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Wiltshire, a historical record of tax payments made to the English Crown. In these rolls, dated 1242, a person named Walter Gerrold is mentioned, indicating the surname's presence in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, the surname GERRELLS appeared in various forms, such as Gerrold, Gerold, and Gerould, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common in medieval times. One notable figure from this era was John Gerold, a landowner and merchant who lived in Bristol, England, in the late 1300s.

The GERRELLS surname also has connections to place names, particularly in the counties of Wiltshire and Somerset. For instance, the village of Garsdon, formerly known as Gersedene, is believed to have derived its name from a combination of the Old English words "gearr" and "dun," meaning "triangular hill." This suggests a possible link between the surname and the area's geographic features.

In the 16th century, the surname GERRELLS continued to be documented in various records. One notable individual was Robert Gerrells, a merchant and landowner from Dorset, England, who lived from 1520 to 1589.

Another prominent figure bearing the GERRELLS surname was Sir Samuel Gerrells, a military officer and Member of Parliament for Derbyshire during the English Civil War (1642-1651). He played a significant role in the conflict and was knighted for his services to the Parliamentarian cause.

In the 18th century, the surname GERRELLS gained further recognition with the birth of Samuel Gerrells (1712-1785), a renowned English architect and surveyor. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Radcliffe Camera in Oxford and the Radcliffe Observatory.

As the centuries progressed, the GERRELLS surname continued to appear in various records and genealogical accounts, reflecting its enduring presence in England and its contribution to the country's history and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gerrells

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

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

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