Explore the Family Name Goehl
The meaning of Goehl
1. German (Göhl): see Gohl. 2. Germanized form (Göhl) of Sorbian Góły, Polish Goły ‘bald’ (see Golly) and of their shortened form Goł. Compare Gohl 4.
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How common is the last name Goehl in the United States?
The surname Goehl has seen a small rise in popularity, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 61,058 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 59,017 - an increase of approximately 3.34%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname grew from 308 in 2000 to 343 in 2010, marking an 11.36% increase. Concurrently, the proportion of people with the Goehl surname per 100,000 population also saw a modest growth of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #59,017 | 3.34% |
| Count | 308 | 343 | 11.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goehl
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Goehl surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.10% in 2000 to 93.88% in 2010. The representation of Asians/Pacific Islanders within this surname group also fell by about 10.13%. Meanwhile, there was a substantial increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which jumped from 1.62% in 2000 to 3.50% in 2010, a surge of over 116%. For the categories of Two or More Races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, there were no significant changes or the data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 93.88% | -2.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 3.5% | 116.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.27% | 2.04% | -10.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |