Explore the Family Name Gauss
The meaning of Gauss
German: variant of Gaus. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt, Siegfried.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gauss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been a slight decline in the popularity of the surname Gauss in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The surname was ranked 23,940th in 2000 but fell to 24,352nd in 2010, a decrease of 1.72%. However, it's interesting to note that the total count of this surname increased by 4.57% from 984 in 2000 to 1,029 in 2010, showing that while its relative popularity decreased, more people were bearing the name. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people slightly dropped by 2.78% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,940 | #24,352 | -1.72% |
| Count | 984 | 1,029 | 4.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.35 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gauss
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Gauss surname has been predominantly associated with the White ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 94% were White, but this percentage slightly dropped to 92.32% in 2010. Over the same period, the percentage of Black individuals carrying the Gauss surname saw a significant increase from 3.66% to 4.76%. There was a notable emergence of the Hispanic ethnicity within this surname, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander slightly increased by 9.86%, and those identifying with two or more races decreased by 4.40%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94% | 92.32% | -1.79% |
| Black | 3.66% | 4.76% | 30.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 0.87% | -4.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.78% | 9.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |