Explore the Family Name Gochenaur
The meaning of Gochenaur
Swiss German: variant of Gochnauer or Gochenauer. The surname Gochnauer is no longer found in Switzerland or in Germany.
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How common is the last name Gochenaur in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gochenaur has gained popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 68,973rd most common surname, and by 2010, it climbed to the 67,747th position, indicating a growth rate of 1.78%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 266 in 2000 to 291 in 2010, marking a 9.4% increase. However, the proportion of people named Gochenaur per 100,000 remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #67,747 | 1.78% |
| Count | 266 | 291 | 9.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gochenaur
The ethnic identity associated with the Gochenaur surname is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.37% of people with this surname identified as White, which slightly increased to 97.94% in 2010. Meanwhile, 2.26% of those with the surname were recorded as having two or more races in 2000, but there was no data for this category in 2010. There were no reported instances of Gochenaurs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.37% | 97.94% | 0.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |