Explore the Family Name Giesecke
The meaning of Giesecke
German: variant of Gieseke. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Helmut, Benno, Ernst, Gunter, Klaus, Kurt, Otto, Rainer. Scandinavian Karsten.
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How common is the last name Giesecke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Giesecke saw a minor increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 51,945 in terms of popularity, which improved to 50,275 by 2010, indicating a change of 3.21%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 376 in 2000 to 416 in 2010, marking a growth of 10.64%. However, the proportion per 100k remained static at 0.14 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #50,275 | 3.21% |
| Count | 376 | 416 | 10.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Giesecke
The ethnic identity associated with the Giesecke surname changed slightly over the decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. A notable portion of people with this surname identified as White, although this number decreased from 97.07% in 2000 to 94.95% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with the former category rising from no representation in 2000 to 1.68% in 2010 and the latter increasing by 35% to reach 2.16%. Meanwhile, there were no reported changes for those identifying as belonging to two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.07% | 94.95% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.16% | 35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |