Explore the Family Name Goeckner
The meaning of Goeckner
German (Göckner): probably a variant of Göckler (see Gockley) or of Göcke (see Gocke). Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Goeckner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Goeckner has moderately increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname Goeckner was ranked 52,935th and represented around 0.14 out of every 100,000 people in the United States. By 2010, the surname had climbed in rank to 51,066th and maintained a representation of 0.14 out of every 100,000 people. Although the proportion per 100k remained consistent, the count increased by approximately 11.17%, indicating that more individuals identified with the surname over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #51,066 | 3.53% |
| Count | 367 | 408 | 11.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goeckner
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Goeckner surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this group from 97.55% in 2000 to 96.57% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw a decrease over the decade, falling from 1.63% to 1.47%. There were no recorded individuals with the Goeckner surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 96.57% | -1% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 1.47% | -9.82% |
| 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% |