Explore the Family Name Geck
The meaning of Geck
1. North German: nickname from Middle Low German geck ‘fool’. 2. German: from a short form of Jacob.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Geck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Geck has seen a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 34,399 in terms of popularity but it fell to 35,096 in 2010, representing a change of -2.03%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Geck surname increased from 623 to 642 during the same period, showing a growth of 3.05%. However, when adjusted for population growth, there was a slight decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people, falling from 0.23 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,399 | #35,096 | -2.03% |
| Count | 623 | 642 | 3.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geck
Discussing ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data exhibits some changes in the ethnic identity distribution of the Geck surname from 2000 to 2010. The majority identified as White, remaining relatively constant at around 83%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a small decrease from 14.13% to 13.86%. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races increased significantly by 45.83%, though still constituting a small portion of the overall distribution. The Asian/Pacific Islander category experienced a slight decline from 0.96% to 0.93%. No individuals with the Geck surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.63% | 83.49% | -0.17% |
| Hispanic | 14.13% | 13.86% | -1.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.4% | 45.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 0.93% | -3.12% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |