Explore the Family Name Gieske
The meaning of Gieske
North German: shortened form of Gieseke. Some characteristic forenames: German Guenther, Juergen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gieske in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gieske has seen a slight dip in popularity in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, Gieske was ranked 42,056 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to 42,511, indicating a decrease of 1.08%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 486 in 2000 to 510 in 2010, an increase of 4.94%. The proportion of population per 100,000 with the surname Gieske decreased slightly from 0.18 to 0.17 during this period, marking a decline of 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #42,511 | -1.08% |
| Count | 486 | 510 | 4.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gieske
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gieske, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that those identifying as White make up the vast majority. In 2000, around 98.35% of individuals with the surname identified as White, and this figure slightly rose to 98.82% in 2010. There were no significant changes in other ethnicities. There were no individuals with the Gieske surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native in both years. Those identifying with two or more races also remained at 0 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 98.82% | 0.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |