Explore the Family Name Geisz
The meaning of Geisz
German: archaic variant of Geiss. This form of the surname is rare in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Gerhard, Johann, Nikolaus, Otto.
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How common is the last name Geisz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Geisz saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 72,237th in popularity and dropped significantly to 101,737th by 2010 — a decrease of nearly 41%. The number of individuals with the Geisz surname also declined during this period from 251 in 2000 to 177 in 2010, marking a drop of approximately 29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #101,737 | -40.84% |
| Count | 251 | 177 | -29.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geisz
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Geisz surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.8% identified as White and this percentage rose slightly to 100% by 2010. No individuals with this last name identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, there were no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.8% | 100% | 1.21% |
| 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% |