Explore the Family Name Geiken
The meaning of Geiken
East Frisian: patronymic from the Frisian personal name Geick, Geike. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Gerhard, Matthias.
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How common is the last name Geiken in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Geiken fell slightly in the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,887 in terms of commonality among U.S surnames. However, by 2010 this ranking had dropped to 65,066 - a decrease of 6.86%. The actual number of people bearing this surname also saw a decrease over this period, with the count falling from 309 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, marking a decline of 1.29%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Geiken per 100,000 people in the United States decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #65,066 | -6.86% |
| Count | 309 | 305 | -1.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geiken
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Geiken identify as White. In 2000, 98.06% of Geikens identified as such, but this figure saw a small decrease to 97.05% by 2010. Additionally, in 2000, 1.62% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, but by 2010, this figure was reported as zero. There were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native under the surname Geiken during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.06% | 97.05% | -1.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |