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

Geeter, 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 Geeter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Geeter in America

Geeter is the 55841st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Geeter surname appeared 367 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 Geeter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Geeter 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 Geeter

The surname Geeter has its origins in the Netherlands and is believed to have emerged in the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "geiter," which means "goat herder" or "goatherd." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals whose occupation involved tending to goats, indicating a potential connection to rural or agricultural communities.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, records of the surname Geeter can be found in various Dutch archives and documents. Notably, the name appears in the "Oud-rechterlijke Archieven" (Old Judicial Archives) of the city of Rotterdam, dating back to the mid-17th century. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname were present in the urban centers of the Netherlands at that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Geeter can be traced back to Johannes Geeter, born in 1612 in the village of Alphen aan den Rijn, located in the province of South Holland. Johannes Geeter was a farmer and is mentioned in local records as owning a substantial plot of land and livestock.

In the late 18th century, the name Geeter gained prominence with the birth of Pieter Geeter (1775-1842), a renowned Dutch painter known for his landscapes and portraiture. Pieter Geeter's works were highly regarded during his lifetime and can now be found in various art museums throughout the Netherlands.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Geeter was Willem Geeter (1836-1912), a Dutch physicist and engineer who made significant contributions to the field of thermodynamics. He is credited with developing several innovations in steam engine technology and is considered a pioneer in his field.

During the 19th century, the Geeter surname began to spread beyond the borders of the Netherlands, with individuals emigrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such individual was Hans Geeter (1861-1928), a Dutch-born immigrant who settled in the United States and became a successful businessman in the textile industry.

Furthermore, records indicate that the surname Geeter was present in the United Kingdom by the late 19th century. One prominent figure was Charles Geeter (1875-1949), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Warrington Hotel and the Royal Automobile Club headquarters.

Throughout its history, the surname Geeter has maintained a strong presence in the Netherlands, with various branches of the family tree emerging over the centuries. While the name's etymology points to a humble beginning as a descriptor of an occupation, it has evolved to encompass individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich tapestry of Dutch society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Geeter

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

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

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