Explore the Family Name Geigel
The meaning of Geigel
1. South German: metonymic occupational name for a fiddler, from a diminutive of Middle High German gīge ‘fiddle, violin’. See Geiger. 2. Austrian (Tyrol): from dialect gīgal ‘sheep’, probably a nickname for a shepherd.
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How common is the last name Geigel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Geigel has seen some changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Geigel was ranked as the 50,261st most popular surname and by 2010, it had slightly declined in rank to 52,851st. Despite this slight decrease in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Geigel surname remained relatively stable, increasing from 391 in 2000 to 392 in 2010. This minor shift reflects a change of 0.26%. The proportion of individuals with the Geigel surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 7.14% during this same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #52,851 | -5.15% |
| Count | 391 | 392 | 0.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geigel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a substantial shift among those with the Geigel surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 62.15% to 73.98%. Conversely, there was a notable decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, dropping from 34.02% to 21.68%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black slightly decreased from 3.07% to 2.81%. There was no reported change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, as well as those identifying with two or more races, with these categories remaining at 0% in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.15% | 73.98% | 19.03% |
| White | 34.02% | 21.68% | -36.27% |
| Black | 3.07% | 2.81% | -8.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |