Explore the Family Name Gauck
The meaning of Gauck
1. South German: nickname for a silly person, a fool, from Middle High German gouch. 2. North German: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Gauck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gauck has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Gauck was ranked 74,957th in usage with approximately 240 individuals carrying this name, a figure that represents about 0.09 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank improved to 74,141st with an approximate count of 261, which maintains a proportion of 0.09 per 100,000 people. This represents an increase of 1.09 in rank and an 8.75% rise in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #74,141 | 1.09% |
| Count | 240 | 261 | 8.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gauck
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gauck is overwhelmingly White; according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 98.33% of those with the Gauck surname identified as White, and by 2010, this percentage rose slightly to 98.85%, showing a 0.53% increase over ten years. No significant change was registered among other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, all of which stood at 0% both in 2000 and 2010. There were also no individuals who identified with two or more races within the Gauck surname bearers during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.33% | 98.85% | 0.53% |
| 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% |