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

Geyser, 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 Geyser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Geyser in America

Geyser is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Geyser surname appeared 127 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 Geyser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Geyser 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 Geyser

The surname GEYSER is of German origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "geysir," which means "gusher" or "spouting spring." This term likely originated from the Icelandic word "geysir," which refers to the famous hot springs in Iceland known as geysers.

The earliest recorded instances of the GEYSER surname can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of Germany, particularly in areas around the Rhine River and the Germanic states. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Hans Geyser, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Mainz in the late 1300s.

In the 16th century, the GEYSER name appeared in several historical records and documents, including the "Bürgerbuch" (citizen book) of the city of Cologne, where several families with the surname were listed as residents. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Geiser" or "Geysser," reflecting regional variations in orthography.

One notable individual with the GEYSER surname was Johann Geyser (1545-1612), a German theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Jena. His works on theology and biblical exegesis were widely read and influential during the Reformation era.

In the 18th century, the GEYSER name gained prominence in the field of science and exploration. Johann Gottfried Geyser (1734-1808) was a German geographer and cartographer who produced detailed maps of various regions, including parts of Europe and North America. His work contributed significantly to the advancement of geographical knowledge during the Age of Enlightenment.

Another notable figure was Christian Gottfried Daniel Geyser (1762-1838), a German botanist and naturalist who conducted extensive research on plant species and made valuable contributions to the field of botany. He is particularly remembered for his work on the flora of Germany and his efforts in preserving plant specimens for study.

As the GEYSER surname spread across Europe, it also found its way to other parts of the world through migration and exploration. In the 19th century, individuals with the surname GEYSER could be found in various countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, where they contributed to the development of these nations in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Geyser

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

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

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