Explore the Family Name Geigle
The meaning of Geigle
South German (Swabia): metonymic occupational name for a violinist, from Middle High German gīge ‘violin’ + the South German diminutive suffix -le. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Erwin, Otto.
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How common is the last name Geigle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Geigle has seen a slight increase in the United States over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 45,573rd most popular surname and increased to the 44,500th position in 2010, marking a 2.35% climb. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 442 in 2000 to 483 in 2010, representing a 9.28% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #44,500 | 2.35% |
| Count | 442 | 483 | 9.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geigle
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Geigle is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.7% in 2000 to 94.82% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as two or more races, which went from 1.13% to 1.66%, marking a 46.90% rise. The Hispanic community using the Geigle surname emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.24%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease from 2.94% in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities were reported as zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 94.82% | -0.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.94% | 1.86% | -36.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.66% | 46.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |