Explore the Family Name Goetsch
The meaning of Goetsch
German and Swiss German (Götsch): from a short form of the personal name Gottfried or Gottschalk. Compare Gotsch.
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How common is the last name Goetsch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Goetsch has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Goetsch was ranked as the 13,806th most popular surname in the United States, while by 2010, it had dropped to the 15,056th rank, a decrease of 9.05%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly from 2,010 in 2000 to 1,961 in 2010, marking a 2.44% decrease. The proportion per 100k population likewise dropped 12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,806 | #15,056 | -9.05% |
| Count | 2,010 | 1,961 | -2.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.66 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goetsch
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Goetsch identify as White, making up 97.76% in 2000 and 96.23% in 2010. There is a noticeable increase in those identifying with two or more races, which rose from 0.55% in 2000 to 1.27% in 2010. Additionally, there is an increase in the Hispanic percentage, going from 0.85% in 2000 to 1.58% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a decrease from 0.50% in 2000 to 0.41% in 2010. The Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups were not represented in the 2000 data but made up 0.25% each in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 96.23% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.58% | 85.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 1.27% | 130.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.41% | -18% |
| Black | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |