Explore the Family Name Goeckel
The meaning of Goeckel
South German (Göckel): see Gockel. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Fritz, Hanspeter, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Goeckel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goeckel has seen a slight drop in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 70,052 to 72,771. This is a change of approximately -3.88%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased somewhat from 261 to 267, a growth of 2.3%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by about 10%, going from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #72,771 | -3.88% |
| Count | 261 | 267 | 2.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goeckel
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that nearly all individuals with the Goeckel surname identify as White. In fact, between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of White individuals with this surname increased slightly from 97.7% to 98.88%. It's important to note that no Goeckels identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 98.88% | 1.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |