There are GEIGERs just about everywhere -- as Lori and I both know well. <g> We've both been hunting GEIGERs for a long time. Usually the GIGER spelling you note is less common -- especially in Pennsylvania. You will find it more frequently in Illinois (Marine Settlement) for the descendants of a specific individual who was originally a GEIGER. Joan In a message dated 4/18/2012 5:57:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, scott1@embarqmail.com writes: there are Gigers in Berks and I believe Lancaster Pa too. Sally at scott1@embarqmail.com