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

Geislinger, 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 Geislinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Geislinger in America

Geislinger is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Geislinger surname appeared 181 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 Geislinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Geislinger 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 Geislinger

The surname Geislinger has its origins in the German-speaking regions of Europe, likely emerging during the Middle Ages or earlier. It is believed to be derived from the place name "Geislingen," a town located in the Swabian region of southern Germany.

Geislingen, and by extension the surname Geislinger, likely stem from the Old High German word "geiz," meaning "goat," combined with the suffix "-lingen," indicating a place or settlement. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a place where goats were kept or a community associated with goat herding.

While there are no definitive historical records of the earliest use of the surname Geislinger, it is plausible that it appeared in various medieval documents and records from the region, such as property deeds, tax rolls, or local chronicles. Unfortunately, many of these early records have been lost or damaged over time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Geislinger was Johann Geislinger, a German scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century (c. 1445-1516). He served as a professor at the University of Ingolstadt and was known for his writings on theology and philosophy.

Another notable figure was Hans Geislinger, a German painter and engraver who lived in the 16th century (c. 1505-1570). He was active in the cities of Nuremberg and Regensburg and is best known for his religious paintings and woodcut illustrations.

In the 17th century, Johann Geislinger (1617-1679) was a German composer and organist who worked in the city of Bamberg. He composed numerous sacred works, including masses and motets, and contributed to the development of the German Baroque music tradition.

Moving into the 18th century, Johann Geislinger (1736-1811) was a German physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants. He authored several books on the subject and served as a professor at the University of Ingolstadt.

Finally, in the 19th century, Karl Geislinger (1809-1888) was a German architect and urban planner who played a key role in the development of the city of Munich. He designed several notable buildings and public spaces, including the Maximilianeum, a prestigious educational institution.

While the surname Geislinger is not among the most common in German-speaking regions, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and is associated with notable figures in various fields, including academia, arts, music, and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Geislinger

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

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

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