Explore the Family Name Giesey
The meaning of Giesey
Americanized form of German Giese. Compare Geesey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Giesey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Giesey in the United States has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Giesey was ranked 46,839th and by 2010, it had fallen to 56,710th, marking a drop of 21.07%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 427 in 2000 to 360 in 2010. This represents a decrease of approximately 15.69%, reducing the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.16 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #56,710 | -21.07% |
| Count | 427 | 360 | -15.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Giesey
The ethnicity associated with the surname Giesey in the U.S., as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data, predominantly identifies as White. In 2000, 99.53% of individuals with this surname were categorized as White; however, this percentage dropped slightly to 97.22% by 2010. The data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant at 0.00% in both years. However, there was a small emergence of Black ethnicity in 2010, with 1.39% identifying as such, a change from 0% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.53% | 97.22% | -2.32% |
| Black | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |