Explore the Family Name Gietzen
The meaning of Gietzen
German: probably a topographic name for someone living by a stream or flood plain, from Middle High German gieze ‘torrent, flood’. Compare Giesen.
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How common is the last name Gietzen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gietzen has seen a slight drop in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,150th popular, and by 2010, it had slipped to the 34,495th spot. This represents a decrease of 1.01%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 628 in 2000 to 656 in 2010, marking a growth of 4.46%. The proportion of Gietzens per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,150 | #34,495 | -1.01% |
| Count | 628 | 656 | 4.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gietzen
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Gietzen, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly tied to White ethnic identity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of Gietzens identified as White. The representation of other ethnic identities saw some changes between these years. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell by 32.70%, while those claiming two or more races increased by 15.09%. The 2010 census also showed a new occurrence of Hispanic identification, at 0.91%. There was no recorded change for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.86% | 95.58% | -0.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.83% | 15.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.59% | 1.07% | -32.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |