Explore the Family Name Geisser
The meaning of Geisser
Swiss German: variant of Geiser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Geisser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Geisser has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 71,808th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 83,226th spot. This change represents a drop of 15.9%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined over this period from 253 in 2000 to 226 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 10.67%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 11.11%, going from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #83,226 | -15.9% |
| Count | 253 | 226 | -10.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geisser
Concerning ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most individuals with the surname Geisser identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage increased slightly from 95.65% in 2000 to 96.46% in 2010. The data shows no Geissers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or belonging to two or more races during these years. However, in 2000, 1.98% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 96.46% | 0.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |