Explore the Family Name Geho
The meaning of Geho
Probably German: from an ancient Germanic personal name Gerhoh, composed of the elements ger ‘spear, javelin’ + hōh ‘high’. History: Adam and Matthias Geho are recorded in PA in 1764.
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How common is the last name Geho in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Geho has increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 56,120 but rose to 54,990 by 2010, showing a growth rate of 2.01%. The number of people with this last name also expanded from 341 in 2000 to 374 in 2010, marking a rise of 9.68%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #54,990 | 2.01% |
| Count | 341 | 374 | 9.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geho
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Geho. In 2000, almost all (97.95%) individuals with this surname identified as White. This figure decreased slightly to 95.99% in 2010. During the same period, there were new instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders and those identifying with two or more races, accounting for 1.34% and 1.60% respectively. There were no recorded instances of the Geho surname within the Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 95.99% | -2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |