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

Geesey, 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 Geesey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Geesey in America

Geesey is the 22573rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Geesey surname appeared 1,138 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 Geesey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Geesey 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 Geesey

The surname GEESEY is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was first recorded as a variant spelling of the name "Geisel" or "Geisley".

In its earliest form, the name is thought to have been derived from the Old High German word "gisal", which translates to "hostage" or "pledge". This suggests that the surname may have originally referred to someone who was held as a hostage or served as a pledge of loyalty.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GEESEY can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the town of Nuremberg, dated around 1580. Here, the name appears as "Geyßel", which is a phonetic spelling closer to the original German pronunciation.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, as German immigrants began to settle in various parts of Europe and North America, the name underwent further variations in spelling, including "Geisser", "Geissert", and eventually "GEESEY".

Notable individuals who bore the GEESEY surname include:

1. Johann Geyßel (1556-1619), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Elector of Saxony.
2. Hans Geissert (1642-1709), a German-born woodcarver and sculptor who emigrated to Pennsylvania in the late 17th century and is known for his intricate religious carvings.
3. Maria Geyßel (1718-1790), a German midwife and herbalist who practiced in the town of Bamberg and was renowned for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants.
4. Jacob GEESEY (1765-1842), an early settler in Berks County, Pennsylvania, who served as a private during the Revolutionary War.
5. William GEESEY (1827-1903), a Union soldier during the American Civil War and recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Gettysburg.

Over time, as the GEESEY name spread across various regions and countries, it continued to evolve in both spelling and pronunciation, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences of the areas where its bearers settled.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Geesey

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

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 Geesey 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 Geesey 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 Geesey was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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