Explore the Family Name Geissinger
The meaning of Geissinger
German: variant of Geisinger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Geissinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Geissinger" saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,026th popular in the United States with 425 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 52,482nd, with the count of individuals also decreasing by 7.06% to 395. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.16 to 0.13, reflecting an overall decline in popularity by 18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #52,482 | -11.6% |
| Count | 425 | 395 | -7.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geissinger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Geissinger" is predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.35% of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage slightly decreased to 97.22% by 2010, marking a change of -1.15%. There were no recorded instances of this surname being used by individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. It should be noted that any data for categories recording fewer than 10 people (marked as '0') has been suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 97.22% | -1.15% |
| 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 | 0% | 0% | 0% |