Explore the Family Name Gieseking
The meaning of Gieseking
North German: patronymic from the personal name Gieseke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gieseking in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gieseking has remained fairly consistent in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 62,577, and by 2010, it had slightly decreased to 63,373 marking a change of -1.27%. However, the number of people with the surname Gieseking increased from 299 in 2000 to 315 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 5.35%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #63,373 | -1.27% |
| Count | 299 | 315 | 5.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gieseking
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname Gieseking identify as White, making up 93.65% of the population in 2000 and dropping slightly to 91.11% in 2010. There was a noteworthy increase of 16.78% in the Hispanic population carrying this surname, rising from 4.35% in 2000 to 5.08% in 2010. Additionally, individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities began to appear in the data in 2010, accounting for 2.22% of the group. No individuals with the surname Gieseking were recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.65% | 91.11% | -2.71% |
| Hispanic | 4.35% | 5.08% | 16.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |