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

Geise, 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 Geise surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Geise in America

Geise is the 15777th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Geise surname appeared 1,847 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Geise.

We can also compare 2010 data for Geise 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 Geise

The surname GEISE has its origins in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "Geis," which means "goat." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who kept goats or lived in an area known for its goat population.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GEISE can be found in the historical records of the city of Nuremberg in Bavaria, Germany. In the year 1582, a certain Hans GEISE was mentioned as a tradesman in the city's guild records. This provides evidence that the name was already established in the region during that period.

In the 17th century, the name GEISE appeared in various church records and tax rolls throughout southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. One notable individual from this time was Johann GEISE, a farmer born in 1625 in the village of Oberkirch, Baden-Württemberg.

As the name spread across German-speaking regions, it adopted several variations in spelling, such as GEYSE, GAISE, and GEISSE. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during that era.

In the 18th century, the GEISE surname became more widespread, with several individuals bearing the name achieving notable status. One such person was Friedrich GEISE, a renowned clockmaker born in 1712 in the town of Schweinfurt, Bavaria. His intricate timepieces were highly regarded and sought after by wealthy patrons throughout Europe.

Another prominent figure was Johann Georg GEISE, a respected theologian and scholar born in 1735 in Stuttgart, Württemberg. He was the author of several influential works on theology and biblical studies, which were widely read and debated among the intellectual circles of his time.

As the 19th century dawned, the GEISE surname continued to be associated with various professions and occupations. One example is Carl GEISE, a successful merchant born in 1803 in the city of Frankfurt am Main, who established a thriving import-export business dealing in fine textiles and luxury goods.

Throughout the centuries, the GEISE surname has also been linked to various place names in Germany, such as Geiselbach, Geiselwind, and Geislingen, further reinforcing its deep-rooted connection to the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Geise

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

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

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