Explore the Family Name Gackle
The meaning of Gackle
German (Gäckle): from a diminutive of geck ‘childish, foolish’. This is one of the German surnames that became established in Russia in the 19th century.
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How common is the last name Gackle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gackle has been steadily growing in popularity within the United States. In 2000, the name ranked 75,695th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had climbed to the rank of 71,265th, reflecting a change of 5.85%. The number of individuals with the Gackle surname also increased during this time period, rising from 237 in 2000 to 274 in 2010 – an increase of 15.61%. Despite this growth, the proportion of Gackles per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #71,265 | 5.85% |
| Count | 237 | 274 | 15.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gackle
When it comes to ethnicity associated with the Gackle surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there's little diversity. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals with the Gackle surname were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The vast majority - 98.31% in 2000 and 97.45% in 2010 - identified as White. This represents a slight decrease of 0.87% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 97.45% | -0.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |