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

Geick, 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 Geick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Geick in America

Geick is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Geick surname appeared 214 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 Geick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Geick 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 Geick

The surname Geick originated in Germany, likely in the late 15th or early 16th century. It is believed to be a variant spelling of the German word "Geck," which means "jester" or "fool." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was known for their humorous or playful nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Geick can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, from the year 1534, where a Hans Geick is mentioned as a merchant. The name also appears in various church records and tax rolls from the same region during the 16th and 17th centuries.

The surname Geick is thought to be derived from the German place name "Geckenheim," which translates to "home of the jesters" or "fools' village." This place name is found in several localities across Germany, including in the states of Rhineland-Palatinate and Bavaria.

Notable individuals with the surname Geick throughout history include Johann Geick (1592-1657), a German theologian and author who wrote several religious treatises. Another notable bearer of the name was Wilhelm Geick (1803-1878), a German painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and portraits.

In the 19th century, the Geick family produced several prominent musicians, including Gustav Geick (1843-1916), a composer and conductor who served as the Kapellmeister (music director) at the Darmstadt Court Theatre. His brother, Franz Geick (1846-1906), was a renowned violinist and music educator who taught at the Conservatory of Music in Leipzig.

Another notable individual with the surname Geick was Theodor Geick (1868-1945), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Reichstag (the German parliament) during the Weimar Republic era.

While the surname Geick is not as common as some other German surnames, it has a rich history that can be traced back several centuries, with roots in both German language and geography.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Geick

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

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

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