Explore the Family Name De Geyter
The meaning of De Geyter
Flemish (also Degeyter): occupational name for a goatherd, Middle Dutch geyt(t)ere, with the addition of the definite article de ‘the’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De Geyter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname De Geyter saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,556th most popular, but by 2010, it had dropped to 56,444th place, marking a 5.39% decrease. During this period, the count of people with this last name remained constant at 362. The proportion of individuals named De Geyter per 100k people also declined from 0.13 to 0.12, showing a 7.69% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #56,444 | -5.39% |
| Count | 362 | 362 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Geyter
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname De Geyter, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White, with an increase from 95.86% in 2000 to 96.41% in 2010. The representation of people identifying with two or more races also increased by 20.29%, from 1.38% to 1.66%. However, there were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.86% | 96.41% | 0.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.66% | 20.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |