Explore the Family Name Geyman
The meaning of Geyman
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Heyman, originating under Russian influence, since Russian has no h and alters it to g in borrowed words and names. Compare Geiman 1. 2. Americanized form of German Geymann: variant of Geimann (see Geiman 2). Some characteristic forenames: Russian Aleksandr, Grigory, Anatoly, Fanya, Michail, Serafima.
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How common is the last name Geyman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Geyman experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Geyman surname held the rank of 55,732 out of all surnames, but by 2010 it had dropped to 60,196, marking an 8.01% decrease. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased slightly from 344 in 2000 to 335 in 2010, showing a 2.62% decline. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Geyman surname per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 15.38% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #60,196 | -8.01% |
| Count | 344 | 335 | -2.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geyman
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been a minor shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Geyman surname from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 98.55% of individuals with the Geyman surname identified as White. However, by 2010, this number had dipped slightly to 96.42%, suggesting a small diversification in the ethnic identities tied to this surname. Notably, by 2010, 1.49% of individuals with the Geyman surname identified with two or more races, a category that did not register any individuals in 2000. On the other hand, categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 96.42% | -2.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |