Explore the Family Name Geiler
The meaning of Geiler
1. German: nickname for a happy, boisterous, or mischievous man, a derivative of Geil. 2. Swiss German: from Middle High German gīlære ‘beggar, vagrant’.
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How common is the last name Geiler in the United States?
The surname Geiler saw a significant decrease in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In the year 2000, it ranked 48,877th and by 2010 had dropped to 76,768th, a change of -57.06%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 405 in 2000 to 250 in 2010, reflecting a drop of -38.27%. Its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -46.67%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #76,768 | -57.06% |
| Count | 405 | 250 | -38.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.08 | -46.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geiler
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Geiler, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we notice shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.31% of those with the surname identified as White, and this increased slightly to 97.60% in 2010. In 2000, 1.98% identified as belonging to two or more races, but by 2010, this figure was reduced to zero. Similarly, the percentage of individuals who identified as Hispanic fell from 1.98% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The proportions with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.31% | 97.6% | 2.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |