Explore the Family Name Goertzen
The meaning of Goertzen
German (also Görtzen): variant of Goertz. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Waltraut.
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How common is the last name Goertzen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goertzen has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,306th most common surname, and by 2010, it had slipped to rank 25,187th, which represents a change of -3.62%. In terms of count, there were 966 individuals with this surname in 2000, increasing slightly to 984 in 2010, a growth of 1.86%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.36 to 0.33, a drop of -8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,306 | #25,187 | -3.62% |
| Count | 966 | 984 | 1.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goertzen
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Goertzen, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identify as White, with a slight increase from 95.24% in 2000 to 95.73% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Two or more races increased by 15.79%, rising from 1.14% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went down to zero in 2010 from 0.52% in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of Goertzens identifying as Hispanic fell by 21.54%, reducing from 3.11% in 2000 to 2.44% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 95.73% | 0.51% |
| Hispanic | 3.11% | 2.44% | -21.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.32% | 15.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |