Explore the Family Name Geen
The meaning of Geen
English (southwestern England and Glamorgan): variant of Jean.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Geen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Geen had a significant decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The Geen name was ranked 62,961st in popularity in the year 2000 and fell to 76,768th by 2010, marking a drop of almost 22 percent. The total count of people with this surname also saw a decline, from 297 in 2000 to 250 in 2010, a reduction of approximately 16 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Geen per 100,000 individuals in the U.S. population decreased by over 27 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #76,768 | -21.93% |
| Count | 297 | 250 | -15.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes amongst people with the surname Geen between 2000 and 2010. Over these ten years, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.68 to 2.00, reflecting a growth of around 19 percent. However, the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased notably, falling by approximately 27 percent from 11.45 to 8.40. There was a slight increase in the percentage of people with the surname Geen identifying as White, moving up from 85.52 to 87.20. The data for those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy, while no change was reported in the category of Two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.52% | 87.2% | 1.96% |
| Black | 11.45% | 8.4% | -26.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.68% | 2% | 19.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |