Explore the Family Name Goettsch
The meaning of Goettsch
German (Göttsch): variant of Götsch (see Gotsch). Compare Gottsch. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Manfred.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goettsch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goettsch ranked 29,447 in popularity in the year 2000, and it slightly declined in ranking to 30,735 by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.37%. Despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Goettsch surname marginally increased from 756 in 2000 to 758 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 0.26%. The surname also noted a slight reduction in representation per 100,000 people, declining from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,447 | #30,735 | -4.37% |
| Count | 756 | 758 | 0.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goettsch
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides us with insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Goettsch. In 2000, about 97.49% of individuals with this surname identified as white, and this proportion slightly increased to 98.02% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.06% to 0.66% over the same period. Meanwhile, new ethnicity categories emerged in the 2010 census, with both Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races making up 0.66% each of the Goettsch surname bearers. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 98.02% | 0.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.06% | 0.66% | -37.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |