Explore the Family Name Goetze
The meaning of Goetze
German (Götze): variant of Goetz. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Fritz, Hans, Hartmann, Helmut, Klaus, Rainer, Wilhelm. Scandinavian Erik.
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How common is the last name Goetze in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goetze has seen a slight decline in popularity over the years. In the year 2000, Goetze was ranked as the 29,040th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had slipped to the 29,740th position, marking a 2.41 percent decrease. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Goetze slightly increased from 769 in 2000 to 791 in 2010, indicating a 2.86 percent rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.9 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,040 | #29,740 | -2.41% |
| Count | 769 | 791 | 2.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goetze
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Goetze identify as White, accounting for 95.07 percent in 2010, a minor decrease from 95.45 percent in 2000. The second largest ethnic identity associated with the Goetze surname is "Two or more races," which saw a significant increase of 46.15 percent, moving from 1.30 percent in 2000 to 1.90 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw growth, increasing by 29.49 percent from 1.56 percent in 2000 to 2.02 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander group experienced a small reduction of 3.3 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either survey year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 95.07% | -0.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.02% | 29.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.9% | 46.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.91% | 0.88% | -3.3% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |