Explore the Family Name Gaus
The meaning of Gaus
German: 1. from Middle Low German gōs, gūs, Bavarian and Alemannic gaus ‘goose’, either a metonymic occupational name for a goose farmer or a nickname for someone thought to resemble a goose in behavior or appearance. 2. from the ancient Germanic personal name Gozzo. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Franz, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Gaus in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gaus saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 19,302nd most popular surname, slipping to 21,119th by 2010 — an overall change of -9.41%. The count of individuals with the Gaus surname also dropped during this period from 1,299 to 1,243, reflecting a -4.31% shift. The proportion of people with the Gaus surname per 100k individuals decreased by -12.5%, from 0.48 in 2000 to 0.42 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,302 | #21,119 | -9.41% |
| Count | 1,299 | 1,243 | -4.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.42 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaus
The ethnic identity associated with the Gaus surname has also seen changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 68.42%, going from 0.38% in 2000 to 0.64% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.23% to 1.85%, marking a 50.41% rise. Meanwhile, the percentage of white individuals with the surname Gaus slightly declined by 2.30%, from 95.84% to 93.64%. Those identifying as Hispanic also diminished from 1.46% to 1.13%, a -22.60% change. However, the black population with the Gaus surname saw a significant increase of 407.89%, rising from 0.38% to 1.93%. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native population represented by the surname Gaus experienced a slight increase of 15.94%, from 0.69% in 2000 to 0.80% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.84% | 93.64% | -2.3% |
| Black | 0.38% | 1.93% | 407.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.85% | 50.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.13% | -22.6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.69% | 0.8% | 15.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.64% | 68.42% |