Explore the Family Name Geiling
The meaning of Geiling
German: from Middle Low German geilink ‘thrush’, hence possibly a nickname for someone with a fine singing voice or for someone who kept or caught songbirds. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Hermann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Geiling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Geiling saw a marginal decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 60,887th most popular and slightly fell to 61,745th most popular in 2010, representing a 1.41% decrease. The count of individuals with the Geiling surname did increase from 309 to 325, a growth of 5.18%, however, its proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #61,745 | -1.41% |
| Count | 309 | 325 | 5.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geiling
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data showed a shift among those bearing the Geiling surname over the same decade. In 2000, the overwhelming majority of Geilings identified as White (97.73%), but by 2010, this percentage declined to 92.62%. Meanwhile, other ethnicities began to be represented among those with the Geiling surname. In 2010, 2.77% identified as Hispanic, 1.54% as Black, and 1.54% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. No Geilings identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of Two or more races in either 2000 or 2010. However, it should be noted that some data may have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 92.62% | -5.23% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.77% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |