Explore the Family Name Geater
How common is the last name Geater in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Geater saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,273rd most popular in the nation, and by 2010, it moved up to rank 69,996th. The number of people bearing this surname also grew at a modest rate of 7.69%, increasing from 260 individuals in 2000 to 280 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 population slightly decreased by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #69,996 | 0.39% |
| Count | 260 | 280 | 7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geater
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Geater surname is predominantly associated with White and Black ethnicities. In 2000, around 71.92% of individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing marginally to 67.50% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as Black increased from 25.38% in 2000 to 30.36% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a small appearance of individuals with this surname identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.92% | 67.5% | -6.15% |
| Black | 25.38% | 30.36% | 19.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |