Explore the Family Name Gaukel
The meaning of Gaukel
South German: occupational name, and occasionally a nickname, for a traveling entertainer, from Middle High German gaukeln ‘to perform magic, do tricks’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Gaukel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gaukel showed an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gaukel was ranked 77,222nd in terms of popularity and had a count of 231. By 2010, the surname's popularity increased by 2.79%, moving to a rank of 75,069, and the count rose by 11.26% to 257. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #75,069 | 2.79% |
| Count | 231 | 257 | 11.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaukel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Gaukel surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 94.81% of all Gaukels, and by 2010 it had risen slightly to 97.28%. The data did not show any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 97.28% | 2.61% |
| 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% |