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

Geisman, 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 Geisman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Geisman in America

Geisman is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Geisman surname appeared 146 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 Geisman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Geisman 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 Geisman

The surname Geisman is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. This name is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was initially spelled as "Geismann" or "Geissman." The name itself is derived from the Old German word "geiz," which means "goat," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been herders or farmers associated with goats or goat husbandry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Geisman name can be found in the Bavarian town of Augsburg, where a certain Heinricus Geissman was mentioned in a legal document dated 1357. This record provides evidence of the name's existence during the 14th century and its connection to the Bavarian region.

In the 16th century, the Geisman name appeared in the town of Nuremberg, where a prominent family bearing this surname made significant contributions to the local community. Johannes Geisman (1492-1556) was a respected merchant and civic leader, while his son, Christoph Geisman (1521-1591), was a renowned scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Heidelberg.

During the 17th century, the Geisman name spread beyond Bavaria to other parts of Germany. In the town of Wittenberg, a notable figure was Georg Geisman (1635-1701), a Lutheran minister and author who wrote extensively on theological subjects.

Another notable individual with the Geisman surname was Johann Geisman (1712-1783), a German composer and organist who lived in the city of Leipzig. His compositions for organ and church music were highly regarded during his lifetime and contributed to the rich musical tradition of the region.

In the 19th century, the Geisman name found its way to other parts of Europe and beyond. One prominent figure was Wilhelm Geisman (1818-1892), a German-born engineer who immigrated to the United States and played a crucial role in the construction of several major railroads and bridges in the American West.

Throughout its history, the Geisman surname has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, commerce, academia, religion, and engineering. While its origins can be traced back to Bavaria and the Old German word for "goat," the name has transcended its humble beginnings and left an indelible mark in various fields across different regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Geisman

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

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

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