Explore the Family Name Goetschel
The meaning of Goetschel
German and Swiss German (Götschel): from a short form of the personal name Gottfried or Gottschalk.
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How common is the last name Goetschel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goetschel has seen changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 127,186th in terms of popularity with a count of 124 instances per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 152,628 and the count decreased to 107 instances per 100,000 people; this represents a decline of 20% in its popularity and a decrease of 13.71% in its occurrence rate.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #127,186 | #152,628 | -20% |
| Count | 124 | 107 | -13.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goetschel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Goetschel has also experienced some shifts as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.77% of those bearing the surname identified as White, but this number dropped to 91.59% in 2010, a change of -5.35%. The surname did not register any association with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Hispanic identity associated with the Goetschel surname in 2010, which accounted for 4.67% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 91.59% | -5.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.67% | 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% |