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

Gise, 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 Gise surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gise in America

Gise is the 77012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gise surname appeared 249 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 Gise.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gise 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 Gise

The surname GISE is of German origin, with its earliest known use dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "gis," meaning "hostage" or "pledge." This suggests that the name may have originated from a person who was held as a hostage or given as a pledge during a time of conflict or negotiation.

In the 13th century, the name GISE appeared in various historical records from the German states, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. One notable example is found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, where a certain "Heinrich Gise" is mentioned as a landowner in the year 1284.

The name GISE has also been associated with various place names in Germany, such as Gisenburg, a small town in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. This connection suggests that some individuals may have adopted the surname GISE based on their place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname GISE was Johannes Gise, a scholar and clergyman who lived in the 15th century. Born in 1420 in the city of Nuremberg, he became a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time, contributing to the fields of theology and philosophy.

Another notable figure was Hans Gise, a German painter and engraver who lived during the 16th century (1490-1558). His works, which included religious scenes and portraits, were highly regarded and can be found in various museums and private collections across Europe.

In the 17th century, the name GISE gained recognition through the life of Matthias Gise (1615-1688), a German composer and organist. He served as the court musician for the Dukes of Saxe-Coburg and is remembered for his contributions to the development of baroque music.

During the 18th century, Johann Christian Gise (1730-1798) was a respected Lutheran theologian and author from the German city of Leipzig. His writings on theology and biblical interpretation were widely read and influential in his time.

In the 19th century, the name GISE was carried by Karl Gise (1810-1878), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives. He was actively involved in the political and legal reforms of his era.

Throughout its history, the surname GISE has been associated with various professions, ranging from scholars and artists to politicians and clergymen. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, the name has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, reflecting the migration patterns of individuals over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gise

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

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

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