Explore the Family Name Geisel
The meaning of Geisel
German: from a short form of a personal name formed with Gisel- (see Giesel).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Geisel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Geisel has seen a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,695 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to a rank of 22,944, signifying a 16.5% decrease in popularity. The actual count of people with the surname also declined from 1,266 in 2000 to 1,115 in 2010, a decrease of nearly 12%. The proportion per 100k population fell as well, from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010, marking a drop of roughly 19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,695 | #22,944 | -16.5% |
| Count | 1,266 | 1,115 | -11.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.38 | -19.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geisel
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Geisel, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, showed some noteworthy changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase from 0.39 to 0.45, and those identifying as of two or more races increased significantly from 0.55 to 0.90. The percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.29 to 94.71, while the Hispanic representation increased from 2.53 to 3.32. Interestingly, the 2010 census also recorded individuals with the Geisel surname who identified as Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native, categories which were not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 94.71% | -1.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 3.32% | 31.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 0.9% | 63.64% |
| Black | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.45% | 15.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |