Explore the Family Name Gocke
The meaning of Gocke
German (Göcke): see Goecke.
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How common is the last name Gocke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gocke has seen a slight increase over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gocke was ranked 59,293 in terms of its prevalence in the United States and rose slightly to 58,604 by 2010, showing a growth rate of 1.16 percent. Moreover, the count of individuals bearing the surname also grew from 319 in 2000 to 346 in 2010, marking an 8.46 percent rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12, indicating that the surname's popularity change is in line with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #58,604 | 1.16% |
| Count | 319 | 346 | 8.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gocke
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed that most individuals with the surname Gocke identified as White. This group constituted 96.55 percent of all Gockes in 2000, although this figure slightly decreased to 94.22 percent by 2010. The percentage of Gockes identifying as Hispanic saw a significant uptick from 2.82 percent to 3.76 percent during this same period, marking a 33.33 percent increase. There were no Gockes who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 94.22% | -2.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 3.76% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |