Explore the Family Name Geiss
The meaning of Geiss
1. German: variant of Geis. 2. South German: metonymic occupational name for a goatherd, from Middle High German geiz ‘goat’. Some characteristic forenames: German Christoph, Gunther, Hans, Heinz, Juergen, Kurt, Otto, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Geiss in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Geiss experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 20,124th in prevalence, while in 2010 it ranked 21,672nd, marking a decline of 7.69%. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also dropped over this decade, with 1,232 people named Geiss in 2000 and 1,202 in 2010. This represents a decrease of 2.44%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Geiss per 100,000 people decreased by 10.87% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,124 | #21,672 | -7.69% |
| Count | 1,232 | 1,202 | -2.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.41 | -10.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geiss
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Geiss, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in the percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identities, as well as those identifying with two or more races. Specifically, the percentage of individuals with the surname Geiss who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 92.31%, while the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 13.70% and those identifying with two or more races saw a rise of 26.03%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 1.37%. There were no recorded changes for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 95.59% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.66% | 13.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 1.25% | 92.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 0.92% | 26.03% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |