Explore the Family Name Geckler
The meaning of Geckler
German: nickname from an agent derivative of Middle High German gecke ‘fool’. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Ernst, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Geckler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Geckler has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 67,522 in 2000 to 79,846 in 2010, marking an 18.25 percent drop. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 12.82 percent, from 273 in 2000 to 238 in 2010. As a result, for every 100,000 people, there were only 0.08 individuals named Geckler in 2010, compared to 0.1 in 2000, reflecting a 20 percent decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #79,846 | -18.25% |
| Count | 273 | 238 | -12.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geckler
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Geckler surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.53 percent identified as such, slightly decreasing to 97.06 percent by 2010. There was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identity among those with this surname during these years. Notably, the data shows a new emergence of Hispanic ethnic identity within this surname category, rising to 2.52 percent in 2010 from 0 percent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.53% | 97.06% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |