Explore the Family Name Goetschius
The meaning of Goetschius
German: Latinized (humanistic) form of Götsch (see Goetsch).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goetschius in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goetschius saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 65,298th, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 67,519th, marking a change of -3.4%. The count of individuals bearing this surname increased slightly from 284 in 2000 to 292 in 2010, which signifies a growth rate of 2.82%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%, moving from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #67,519 | -3.4% |
| Count | 284 | 292 | 2.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goetschius
Ethnically, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a notable shift within the Goetschius family. In 2000, nearly all individuals with this surname identified as white (97.89%). However, by 2010, this percentage dropped to 93.84%, a change of -4.14%. During the same period, individuals identifying as Hispanic or those belonging to two or more races also started appearing in the census data, accounting for 1.71% and 2.05% respectively of the total count. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 93.84% | -4.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |