Find out how popular the last name Geers is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Geers.

Geers, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Geers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Geers in America

Geers is the 24339th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Geers surname appeared 1,030 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Geers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Geers to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Geers

The surname GEERS originated from the Low Countries, encompassing parts of modern-day Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Middle Dutch word "gheer," meaning "spear" or "lance," suggesting a possible occupation or military connection for early bearers of this name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GEERS surname can be traced back to the 14th century, when it appeared in the census records of the city of Bruges in Flanders, modern-day Belgium. The name was also found in various medieval manuscripts and tax rolls from the region, often spelled as "Gheer," "Gheers," or "Geer."

In the late 15th century, a notable figure named Jan GEERS was recorded as a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Antwerp. He played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the city during that time.

During the 16th century, the GEERS surname gained prominence in the Netherlands, with several notable individuals bearing this name. One such individual was Theodorus GEERS, born in 1575 in Rotterdam, who became a renowned painter and engraver, known for his landscape and architectural works.

In the 17th century, the GEERS surname spread further across Europe, with some bearers of the name settling in Germany and England. One notable figure from this period was Matthias GEERS, a Dutch military officer who served in the Swedish army during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648).

Another prominent individual with the GEERS surname was Pieter GEERS, born in 1640 in Amsterdam, who was a renowned architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and structures in the Netherlands during the Dutch Golden Age.

As the centuries progressed, the GEERS surname continued to be found across various regions, with some bearers achieving notable status in their respective fields. For instance, Jan Baptist GEERS (1805-1885) was a Belgian painter and teacher, known for his historical and religious works.

Overall, the surname GEERS has a rich history spanning several centuries, with its origins rooted in the Low Countries and a possible connection to occupations or military associations. While the name has spread across various regions, its earliest recorded instances and notable bearers can be traced back to the medieval and early modern periods in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Geers

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Geers.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Geers was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Geers has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Geers was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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