Explore the Family Name Gauker
The meaning of Gauker
German: variant of Gauger. Compare Gouker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gauker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gauker experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 72,022 to 80,131, marking an 11.26% decrease. In addition, the count of individuals with this surname decreased by about 6%, reducing the number from 252 to 237 during this period. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname also declined by 11.11% from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #80,131 | -11.26% |
| Count | 252 | 237 | -5.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gauker
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gauker, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a primarily White affiliation. In 2000, 95.24% of the Gauker population identified as White, and in 2010, this figure increased slightly to 98.73%. During the same period, there was a noted disappearance of Hispanic identification within the Gauker population, dropping from 2.38% to zero. There were no reports of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 98.73% | 3.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |