Explore the Family Name Gochenour
The meaning of Gochenour
Americanized form of Swiss German Gochnauer or Gochenauer. Compare Gochenouer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gochenour in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gochenour has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 17,685th in 2000, it fell to 19,123rd in 2010, equating to an 8.13% drop. The total count of people with this last name also marginally declined from 1,462 in 2000 to 1,422 in 2010, a reduction of 2.74%. Consequently, its proportion per 100,000 individuals diminished by 11.11%, from 0.54 to 0.48.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,685 | #19,123 | -8.13% |
| Count | 1,462 | 1,422 | -2.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.48 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gochenour
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts among those bearing the Gochenour surname. In 2010, the largest ethnic group was still Whites who made up 95.92% of the Gochenours, although this number had slightly decreased since 2000 when it stood at 97.13%. A noticeable increase was observed in the Hispanic group, which expanded by 78% from 1.5% in 2000 to 2.67% in 2010. Similarly, the Asian/Pacific Islander group and those identifying with two or more races both saw increment of 16.67% and 12.9% respectively. The counts for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained constant at zero, indicating no representation from these groups in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 95.92% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.67% | 78% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 0.7% | 12.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.56% | 16.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |