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

Gheorghe, 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 Gheorghe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gheorghe in America

Gheorghe is the 74608th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gheorghe surname appeared 259 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 Gheorghe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gheorghe 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 Gheorghe

The surname GHEORGHE is of Romanian origin, originating from the region of Transylvania. The name is derived from the Greek name Georgios, which means "farmer" or "earth-worker." It is believed to have been introduced to Romania in the 9th century, during the period of Byzantine influence in the region.

The earliest recorded instances of the name GHEORGHE can be traced back to the 15th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and records from Transylvania. It is likely that the name was initially used by Romanian peasants and farmers, reflecting its etymological roots.

One of the earliest notable bearers of the surname GHEORGHE was Gheorghe Doja (c. 1470 - 1514), a Romanian nobleman and revolutionary leader who led a peasant uprising against the Hungarian nobility in Transylvania. His rebellion, known as the Doja Revolt, was ultimately crushed, and he was executed by being forced to sit on a red-hot iron throne.

Another prominent figure with the surname GHEORGHE was Gheorghe Şincai (1754 - 1816), a Romanian scholar, historian, and advocate for the use of the Romanian language in education and literature. He is considered one of the leading figures of the Romanian Enlightenment and played a significant role in promoting Romanian national identity.

In the 19th century, the surname GHEORGHE was also borne by Gheorghe Lazăr (1779 - 1823), a Romanian writer, philosopher, and educator who is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Romanian literature. His works, including poems and philosophical essays, were influential in shaping the development of the Romanian literary language.

The 20th century saw the rise of Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej (1901 - 1965), a Romanian communist politician who served as the General Secretary of the Romanian Workers' Party and later became the first leader of the Socialist Republic of Romania. He played a significant role in consolidating communist rule in the country after World War II.

Another notable bearer of the surname GHEORGHE was Gheorghe Hagi (born 1965), a former Romanian professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of Romanian football. He represented Romania at three World Cups and is considered a national icon in his home country.

The surname GHEORGHE has a rich history and has been borne by various notable figures throughout Romanian history, from revolutionaries and scholars to politicians and athletes. Its origins can be traced back to the Byzantine influence in Transylvania, reflecting the cultural and linguistic exchange that shaped the region over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gheorghe

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

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

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