Explore the Family Name Geddis
The meaning of Geddis
Scottish (Dumfriesshire and Lanarkshire): variant of Geddes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Geddis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Geddis has seen a slight rise from 2000 to 2010. In 2000 it ranked 22,637, but by 2010 it had moved up in rank to 22,144, an improvement of 2.18%. The actual number of people with the surname also increased, with a count of 1,060 in 2000 climbing to 1,167 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 10.09%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a marginal rise of 2.56% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,637 | #22,144 | 2.18% |
| Count | 1,060 | 1,167 | 10.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.4 | 2.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geddis
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the Geddis surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. There were no identified individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent holding this surname in either year. However, those identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 38.25%, while Hispanic representation rose by 15.38%. The percentage of people with the Geddis surname who identify as white showed a negligible decrease from 52.83% in 2000 to 52.53% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of black individuals with this surname fell slightly from 42.74% to 42.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.83% | 52.53% | -0.57% |
| Black | 42.74% | 42.59% | -0.35% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 3% | 38.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.2% | 15.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |