Explore the Family Name Geitner
The meaning of Geitner
German: 1. nickname from an agent derivative of Middle High German giuden ‘to boast, show off’. 2. habitational name for someone from Geithain (earlier Geiden, Geidten) in Saxony.
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How common is the last name Geitner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Geitner has seen a drop between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 58,692 in popularity and this slipped to 65,593 in 2010, marking an 11.76% decrease. The count of people with this surname also declined from 323 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, representing a 6.5% drop. The proportion of people with the Geitner surname per 100,000 individuals decreased by 16.67%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #65,593 | -11.76% |
| Count | 323 | 302 | -6.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geitner
In terms of ethnic identity, the Geitner surname is most commonly associated with White ethnicity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.83% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this slightly decreased to 97.35% in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a new emergence of Hispanic identification among individuals with the surname Geitner, increasing to 1.66% in 2010 from no recorded instances in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 97.35% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |