Explore the Family Name Goessling
The meaning of Goessling
German (Gössling): probably a variant of Gösling (see Gosling), from the personal name Gozzelin, or from a pet form of Gozzo, a short form of Gozzelin. Alternatively, it may be from a short form of the personal names Goswin, Gossold, or Gotfrid (see Gottfried), which belong to the southwestern part of the country. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin.
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How common is the last name Goessling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goessling saw a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname rose from 66,476 to 65,424, indicating a growth of 1.58 percent. In addition, the count of individuals bearing this surname also increased by 8.99 percent during the same period, from 278 to 303. However, the proportion of people named Goessling per 100,000 remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #65,424 | 1.58% |
| Count | 278 | 303 | 8.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goessling
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Goessling, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census demonstrates that it is predominantly linked to individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, about 97.48 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this figure dropped slightly to 96.37 percent. Intriguingly, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic, constituting 3.30 percent of those with the Goessling surname in 2010. There were no recorded changes among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 96.37% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.3% | 0% |
| 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% |