Explore the Family Name Geathers
The meaning of Geathers
Probably an altered form of Gathers.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Geathers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Geathers saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 28,028, falling to 30,701 in 2010, reflecting a change of approximately -9.54%. The count of individuals with this surname dropped by 5.71% from 805 in 2000 to 759 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100k population declined by 13.33%, sliding from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,028 | #30,701 | -9.54% |
| Count | 805 | 759 | -5.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.26 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geathers
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Geathers has shown some interesting changes over the same time period. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, those identifying as Black made up the vast majority of individuals with the surname, with a small increase of 0.25% from 95.28% in 2000 to 95.52% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities increased significantly by 152.53%, albeit from a low base, rising from 0.99% in 2000 to 2.50% in 2010. However, there were notable declines among those identifying as White and Hispanic, dropping by 51.82% and 43.60% respectively. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained static at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 95.28% | 95.52% | 0.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 2.5% | 152.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 1.19% | -43.6% |
| White | 1.37% | 0.66% | -51.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |