2000
#114,852
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 141
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Geczi
A Hungarianized form of the German surname Götze or Götz.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Geczi. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Geczi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Geczi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Geczi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.3%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Geczi
The surname GECZI is of Hungarian origin, believed to have originated in the early 16th century. It is thought to have derived from the Hungarian word "gecse," which means "small village" or "hamlet." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a small settlement or village.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GECZI can be found in a Hungarian parish register from the town of Eger, dated 1578. The entry refers to a certain "Johannes Geczi," indicating that the name was already in use by that time.
During the 17th century, the GECZI surname appears to have spread across various regions of Hungary. In 1642, a document from the town of Sárospatak mentions a "Michael Geczi," while a record from the city of Debrecen in 1682 lists a "Stephanus Geczi."
It is worth noting that the spelling of the surname may have varied slightly in earlier times, with alternative forms such as "Geczÿ" or "Geczÿ" appearing in some historical records.
One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the surname GECZI was János Geczi (1592-1654), a Hungarian Protestant minister and theologian who served as the rector of the Reformed College in Sárospatak. He was known for his contributions to theological literature and his efforts in promoting education.
Another prominent figure was Zsigmond Geczi (1706-1768), a Hungarian nobleman and military officer who served in the Habsburg army during the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
In the 19th century, Sámuel Geczi (1818-1892) was a Hungarian lawyer and politician who played a role in the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-1849. He later served as a member of the Hungarian parliament and was involved in various legal and political reforms.
Gábor Geczi (1885-1958) was a Hungarian painter and graphic artist who gained recognition for his avant-garde works and his contributions to the Avant-Garde movement in Hungary during the early 20th century.
More recently, Lajos Geczi (1924-2008) was a Hungarian footballer who played as a striker for several clubs, including Ferencvárosi TC and the Hungarian national team. He was part of the Hungarian squad that achieved notable successes in the early 1950s.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Geczi
Among Census respondents with the surname Geczi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.3%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Geczi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Geczi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.4% · 104
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.3% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Geczi
Geczi appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#130,610
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
-11 bearers (-7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,758 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-15 bearers (-11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,147 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #114,852 | 141 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #130,610 | 130 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-7.8%) | Down 15,758 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-11.5%) | Down 15,147 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Geczi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #130,610 | #145,757 | -11.6% |
| Count | 130 | 115 | -11.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Geczi bearers went from 130 to 115 (-11.5% change). The surname moved down 15,147 positions in the national ranking, going from #130,610 to #145,757.
FAQ
Geczi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Geczi?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Geczi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Geczi?
Geczi ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Geczi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Geczi.
Has Geczi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Geczi went from 130 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 15 (-11.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #130,610 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Geczi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Geczi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.3%) and Hispanic (2.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Geczi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.4% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Geczi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.3%), Hispanic (2.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Geczi (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Geczi mean?
A Hungarianized form of the German surname Götze or Götz. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Geczi (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Geczi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.