Explore the Family Name Gascho
The meaning of Gascho
Germanized form of French Cachot: nickname for a secretive man, derived from the Old French verb cachier ‘to hide’. The surname Gascho is rare in Germany, where it is found mainly in Bavaria. Compare Gasho. History: The surname Gascho originates from Alsace and Lorraine (today in France), from where it was brought to North America (to PA in the second half of the 18th century, to Canada in the 19th century) and to Bavaria. It is no longer found in Alsace and Lorraine or elsewhere in France. Among its bearers in North America are also Mennonites (Amish).
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How common is the last name Gascho in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gascho has seen a moderate increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 59,453rd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to 56,710th place, marking a change of 4.61%. The number of people with this surname also increased during this decade, from 318 individuals in 2000 to 360 in 2010, an increase of 13.21%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #56,710 | 4.61% |
| Count | 318 | 360 | 13.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gascho
In terms of ethnicity, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Gascho surname identify as White, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight increase of 0.05% over the decade, from 97.17% to 97.22%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Similarly, there were no individuals who identified as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 97.22% | 0.05% |
| 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% |