Explore the Family Name Gaugler
The meaning of Gaugler
South German and Swiss German: occupational name for a jester or entertainer, Middle High German goukelære, gougelære.
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How common is the last name Gaugler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gaugler saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 22,770 in terms of popularity with 1,052 individuals bearing the name, accounting for 0.39 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank slipped to 24,855 with only 1,001 individuals carrying the Gaugler name, representing a proportion of 0.34 per 100,000 people. This indicates a drop in popularity of 9.16% and a count decrease of 4.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,770 | #24,855 | -9.16% |
| Count | 1,052 | 1,001 | -4.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.34 | -12.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaugler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Gaugler identified as White, at 98.48%. A small percentage, 1.14%, identified as Hispanic. By 2010, while the majority still identified as White, the proportion decreased to 97%. The Hispanic percentage increased slightly to 1.2%. Moreover, new identities were reported with 0.7% identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander and 1% reporting as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.48% | 97% | -1.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.2% | 5.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |