Explore the Family Name Geister
The meaning of Geister
German (Silesia): occupational name for a goatherd, from an agent derivative of Geist 1.
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How common is the last name Geister in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Geister has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 44,350 out of all surnames in the United States but fell to 51,281 by 2010, marking a 15.63% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also dropped from 457 in 2000 to 406 in 2010, representing an 11.16% decrease. The proportion of people with the surname Geister per 100,000 individuals similarly declined by 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #51,281 | -15.63% |
| Count | 457 | 406 | -11.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geister
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Geister, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is primarily linked to those identifying as White, with a slight increase from 96.50% in 2000 to 97.04% in 2010. During the same period, there was a small increase in those who identify as being part of two or more races, growing from 1.09% to 1.23%. A new development in 2010 was the appearance of the surname among those identifying as Hispanic, accounting for 1.48%, though no such link had been recorded in 2000. No connection was found between the surname Geister and those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 97.04% | 0.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.23% | 12.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |