Explore the Family Name Gieselman
The meaning of Gieselman
Americanized form of North German Gieselmann: variant of Geiselmann (see Geisel).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gieselman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gieselman saw an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,735th on the list of most popular surnames, but by 2010 it had risen to the 44,808th spot, a growth of 2.03%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 440 in 2000 to 479 in 2010, a change of 8.86%. However, its representation per 100k people remained steady at 0.16 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #44,808 | 2.03% |
| Count | 440 | 479 | 8.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gieselman
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gieselman. Overwhelmingly, those who carry the Gieselman surname identify as White, with this group constituting 97.95% of all Gieselmans in 2000 and increasing to 99.16% by 2010. The percentage of Gieselmans identifying as Hispanic decreased from 1.14% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. The proportions of Gieselmans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were zero for both years, and there was no data indicating any Gieselmans identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 99.16% | 1.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |