Explore the Family Name Gissendanner
The meaning of Gissendanner
Altered form of Giezendanner, a Swiss German topographic name, probably from South German giesse ‘waterfall, torrent’ + tanner ‘dweller near or in a pine forest’.
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How common is the last name Gissendanner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gissendanner was ranked 42,437 in 2000 and improved its rank to 40,554 by 2010, marking an increase of 4.44%. In 2000, there were 481 individuals with this surname and the number grew by 12.06% to 539 by 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.18 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #40,554 | 4.44% |
| Count | 481 | 539 | 12.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gissendanner
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gissendanner. There was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories between 2000 and 2010. However, there was a notable increase of 64.81% in the number of people identifying as two or more races during this decade. The data shows a decrease in the white category from 37.01% in 2000 to 28.39% in 2010, representing a 23.29% drop. Conversely, the representation of Hispanic ethnicity increased by 12.05%, while those identifying as Black saw an increase of 10.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58.42% | 64.56% | 10.51% |
| White | 37.01% | 28.39% | -23.29% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 4.45% | 64.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 1.86% | 12.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |