Explore the Family Name Goettel
The meaning of Goettel
South German (Göttel): from a pet form of Gottfried, or any of the other personal names formed with Got(t)-. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Otto, Gerhard, Heinrich, Othmar, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Goettel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goettel saw a slight shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,833rd in terms of frequency, with 535 individuals bearing that name. This number marginally increased to 539 by 2010, but the ranking fell to 40,554th due to other surnames growing at a faster rate. The proportion of people with the Goettel surname per 100,000 decreased by 10% over this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,833 | #40,554 | -4.43% |
| Count | 535 | 539 | 0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goettel
In respect to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Goettel surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 2.42% in this group over the decade. In 2010, small percentages also identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races, whereas these categories were not represented in 2000. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Goettel surname identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.44% | 97.03% | -2.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |