Explore the Family Name Gochenouer
The meaning of Gochenouer
Variant of Gochenour, a surname of Swiss German origin.
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How common is the last name Gochenouer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gochenouer has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gochenouer was ranked as the 143,847th most common name in the United States, but by 2010, it dropped to the 149,395th spot, marking a change of -3.86%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 106 in 2000 to 110 in 2010, which represents a growth rate of 3.77%. The proportion of people named Gochenouer per 100k population remained constant at 0.04 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,847 | #149,395 | -3.86% |
| Count | 106 | 110 | 3.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gochenouer
The ethnic identity associated with the Gochenouer surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White with an increase in this group observed from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, approximately 89.62% of Gochenouers identified as White, and this figure rose to 93.64% in 2010. Interestingly, there was also a small percentage, about 6.60% in 2000 and 5.45% in 2010, who identified with two or more ethnicities. Over the same period, no Gochenouers reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native as their ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.62% | 93.64% | 4.49% |
| Two or More Races | 6.6% | 5.45% | -17.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |