Explore the Family Name Geesaman
The meaning of Geesaman
Americanized form of North German Gesemann, a variant of Giese.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Geesaman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Geesaman has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname shifted from 33,528 in 2000 to 32,632 in 2010, representing a change of 2.67%. During this same period, the count or number of individuals with the Geesaman surname also increased by 9.66%, going from 642 in 2000 to 704 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,528 | #32,632 | 2.67% |
| Count | 642 | 704 | 9.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geesaman
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Geesaman. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the name among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. The majority of people with this surname identified as white, though the percentage dropped slightly from 97.35% in 2000 to 95.60% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races saw an increase from 1.09% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010, a change of 30.28%. Interestingly, the Hispanic population with this surname experienced the most significant rise, soaring by 137.18% from 0.78% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 95.6% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 1.85% | 137.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.42% | 30.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |