Explore the Family Name Geddie
The meaning of Geddie
Scottish (Morayshire): variant of Gaddy. See also Keddy.
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How common is the last name Geddie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Geddie has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,924 among all surnames, but by 2010, its rank had dipped to 28,293, a decline of around 5.08 percent. The actual count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly, from 848 in 2000 to 845 in 2010, marking a marginal decrease of 0.35 percent. This change led to a drop in the proportion of people named Geddie per 100,000 residents -- from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,924 | #28,293 | -5.08% |
| Count | 848 | 845 | -0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geddie
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Geddie, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed that the majority identify as White or Black. From 2000 to 2010, there was a minor decrease in the percentage of those identifying as White (from 70.64 percent to 66.39 percent) and an increase in those identifying as Black (from 27.12 percent to 31.36 percent). There was also a small growth in the number identifying as Hispanic (rising from 0.83 percent to 1.07 percent). However, the percentage of Geddie's identified with two or more races declined from 1.30 percent to 0.95 percent. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.64% | 66.39% | -6.02% |
| Black | 27.12% | 31.36% | 15.63% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 1.07% | 28.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 0.95% | -26.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |