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

Geiser, 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 Geiser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Geiser in America

Geiser is the 8443rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Geiser surname appeared 3,912 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 Geiser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Geiser 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 Geiser

The surname Geiser is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German word "geiss," which means "goat." This suggests that the name's earliest bearers may have been goatherds or lived in an area known for its goat population.

The Geiser surname first appeared in the historical records of the 13th century in the regions of Bavaria and Swabia, located in what is now southern Germany. Early spellings of the name included Geyser, Geisser, and Geysser, reflecting the variations in dialect and pronunciation across different areas.

One of the earliest documented references to the Geiser name can be found in the Codex Diplomatus, a collection of medieval charters and deeds from the Duchy of Bavaria, dated 1285. This record mentions a certain "Hainricus Geiser" as a witness to a land transaction.

In the 14th century, the name Geiser appeared in the town records of Augsburg, a prominent city in Bavaria. These records mention a "Johannes Geiser," who was a respected craftsman and member of the local guild.

During the Renaissance period, a notable Geiser was Christoph Geiser (1505-1573), a German theologian and reformer from Swabia. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and played a crucial role in shaping the religious landscape of the region.

Another significant individual with the Geiser surname was Johann Geiser (1620-1690), a Swiss mathematician and astronomer. He made important contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and is remembered for his work on the calculation of planetary orbits.

In the 19th century, Karl Geiser (1818-1891) was a prominent Swiss artist and painter. He is renowned for his landscapes and portraiture, and his works are housed in several prestigious art galleries across Europe.

The Geiser surname also has a notable connection to geographical locations. In Switzerland, there is a town called Geisweid, which translates to "goat pasture," possibly indicating a settlement founded by individuals with the Geiser surname or related to their occupation as goatherds.

While the Geiser name has its origins in Germany and Switzerland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above highlight the surname's deep roots in the Germanic regions of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Geiser

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

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

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