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

Geisinger, 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 Geisinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Geisinger in America

Geisinger is the 24572nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Geisinger surname appeared 1,017 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 Geisinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Geisinger 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 Geisinger

The surname Geisinger is believed to have its origins in the German language, specifically originating from the region of Bavaria in southern Germany. The name is thought to be derived from the Middle High German word "geiz," meaning "goat," and the suffix "-inger," indicating a place of origin or residence.

During the Middle Ages, many surnames were formed based on occupations, locations, or physical characteristics. In this case, the name Geisinger likely referred to someone who lived in an area known for goat herding or was associated with the goat-rearing trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Geisinger can be found in the medieval town records of Nuremberg, dating back to the 14th century. These records mention a certain Hans Geisinger, a prosperous merchant who resided in the city during that time.

In the 16th century, there are references to a notable German mathematician and astronomer named Michael Geisinger, who was born in 1528 and made significant contributions to the field of celestial navigation.

Another prominent figure with the surname Geisinger was Johann Geisinger, a Lutheran theologian and scholar who lived in the 17th century. Born in 1661, he authored several influential works on theology and served as a professor at the University of Jena.

The name Geisinger has also been associated with various place names and localities throughout Germany, such as Geisingermühle, a small village in the state of Bavaria, and Geisingerwald, a forested area in the same region.

In the 19th century, a German-American physician named George Geisinger made significant contributions to the field of medicine. Born in 1823 in Bavaria, he emigrated to the United States and established a successful medical practice in Pennsylvania.

Another notable individual with the surname Geisinger was Karl Geisinger, a German artist and illustrator who lived from 1868 to 1942. He was known for his intricate woodcut illustrations and was considered a master of the technique.

Throughout history, the name Geisinger has been found in various regions of Germany, as well as in areas where German immigrants settled, such as parts of the United States and other countries. While the specific origins and meanings may have evolved over time, the name remains rooted in its German heritage and connection to the goat-rearing trade or geographical locations associated with goats.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Geisinger

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

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

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