Explore the Family Name Ghose
The meaning of Ghose
Indian: variant of Ghosh. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Amitava, Anjan, Sudipta, Anupam, Arup, Bharati, Biswa, Chandra, Dipankar, Gautam, Manash, Nimai.
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How common is the last name Ghose in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ghose has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ghose was ranked as the 70,906th most popular surname, while in 2010 it rose to the 58,042nd position, representing an increase of 18.14%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a considerable rise during this period, increasing by 36.19% from 257 to 350. The proportion of people named Ghose per 100,000 people similarly grew by 20%, going from 0.1 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #58,042 | 18.14% |
| Count | 257 | 350 | 36.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ghose
When it comes to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Ghose surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, there was a slight decrease in this group from 2000 to 2010, moving from 75.49% to 72.00%. During the same period, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races under the Ghose surname experienced a substantial growth of 57.97%, from 7.78% to 12.29%. The percentage of those who identify as White decreased slightly from 15.56% to 14.00%. The percentages for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained stagnant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 75.49% | 72% | -4.62% |
| White | 15.56% | 14% | -10.03% |
| Two or More Races | 7.78% | 12.29% | 57.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |