Explore the Family Name Gieseke
The meaning of Gieseke
North German: from a pet form of the personal name Giselbert (see Gilbert). Compare Giesecke.
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How common is the last name Gieseke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gieseke saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name rose from 24,560 in 2000 to 24,325 in 2010, marking an upward shift of 0.96%. In terms of the count, that is, the number of individuals with the surname Gieseke increased by 8.07%, moving from 954 individuals in 2000 to 1,031 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.35 over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,560 | #24,325 | 0.96% |
| Count | 954 | 1,031 | 8.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gieseke
The ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Gieseke also shifted slightly in the decade between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Notably, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic population, which grew by 121.90%, from 1.05% of the total in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also saw growth, with a 50.00% increase from 0.52% in 2000 to 0.78% in 2010. The proportion identifying as two or more races increased from 0.94% to 1.26%, marking a 34.04% rise. Despite these increases, the majority of individuals with this surname identify as white, although the percentage decreased slightly from 97.27% in 2000 to 95.05% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 95.05% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 2.33% | 121.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.26% | 34.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.78% | 50% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |