2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Gnerre
A surname likely derived from a place name in Italy and originally meaning a person from that locale.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Gnerre. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gnerre surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Gnerre in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gnerre, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gnerre
The surname Gnerre has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian region of Campania, particularly in the vicinity of Naples. The name is derived from the Italian word "gnerre," which translates to "curly" or "kinky," referring to the texture of hair.
In the historical records of Naples, there are mentions of individuals with the surname Gnerre dating back to the mid-1300s. One of the earliest recorded instances is found in a document from 1368, where a certain Giovanni Gnerre is listed as a landowner in the town of Caserta.
The Gnerre name is also found in several ecclesiastical records from the 15th and 16th centuries. For instance, a Father Tommaso Gnerre is mentioned as a parish priest in the town of Aversa in 1487. Additionally, a Beatrice Gnerre is recorded as a nun in a convent in Naples in 1532.
During the Renaissance period, the Gnerre family gained prominence in the region, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One such figure was Gian Battista Gnerre (1556-1628), a renowned artist and sculptor who created numerous works for churches and noble families in Naples.
Another prominent Gnerre was Vincenzo Gnerre (1601-1679), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Neapolitan courts. His writings on civil law and judicial procedures were widely studied and influential during his time.
In the 18th century, a branch of the Gnerre family migrated to Sicily, where they established themselves as landowners and vintners. One of the earliest Sicilian Gnerres was Domenico Gnerre (1725-1798), who owned a successful vineyard in the town of Marsala and was known for producing high-quality wines.
Over the centuries, the Gnerre surname has been associated with various notable individuals in fields such as art, law, religion, and agriculture. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling or pronunciation across different regions of Italy, its core meaning and connection to the Italian heritage have remained intact.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gnerre
Among Census respondents with the surname Gnerre, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Gnerre bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Gnerre surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.7% · 117
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gnerre
Gnerre appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-10 bearers (-7.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,236 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+4 bearers (+3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 799 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-7.9%) | Down 17,236 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.4%) | Up 799 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Gnerre surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #141,309 | 0.6% |
| Count | 117 | 121 | 3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gnerre bearers went from 117 to 121 (+3.4% change). The surname moved up 799 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #141,309.
FAQ
Gnerre surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gnerre?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Gnerre. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Gnerre?
Gnerre ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Gnerre. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Gnerre.
Has Gnerre become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gnerre went from 117 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 4 (+3.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #142,108 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Gnerre?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gnerre, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%) and Hispanic (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Gnerre in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.7% (117 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gnerre appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%), Hispanic (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Gnerre (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Gnerre mean?
A surname likely derived from a place name in Italy and originally meaning a person from that locale. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Gnerre (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Gnerre?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Gnerre, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.