Explore the Family Name Goette
The meaning of Goette
1. South German (Götte): relationship name from Middle High German göt(t)e, got(te) ‘god child’, ‘god father’, or ‘god mother’. 2. North German (Götte): variant of Gödde (see Goedde). Comparee Gotte. Some characteristic forenames: German Erna.
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How common is the last name Goette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goette has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,738, and by 2010, it fell to 48,995, marking a decline of 9.52%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 452 in 2000 to 430 in 2010, a drop of 4.87%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Goette surname per 100,000 population also declined by 11.76% in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,738 | #48,995 | -9.52% |
| Count | 452 | 430 | -4.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goette
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Goette, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 3.4% in this group. The Hispanic representation increased by 17.18%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a significant rise of 51.76%. Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage (1.86%) of those with the Goette surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, which wasn't represented in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.39% | 84.42% | -3.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.74% | 9.07% | 17.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.99% | 3.02% | 51.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |