Explore the Family Name Goetzinger
The meaning of Goetzinger
German (Götzinger): habitational name for someone from any of the three places called Götzing and Gotzing in Bavaria, or from Götzingen in Baden. Compare Getsinger.
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How common is the last name Goetzinger in the United States?
The Goetzinger surname held the rank of 26,855 in popularity, based on the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census data, slipping to 28,883 in 2010, marking a decline of 7.55%. The count of individuals bearing this name also decreased from 851 in 2000 to 823 in 2010, a drop of approximately 3.29%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Goetzinger per 100k population dropped by 12.5% from 0.32 to 0.28 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,855 | #28,883 | -7.55% |
| Count | 851 | 823 | -3.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goetzinger
According to the ethnicity data from the same Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of Goetzingers identified as White, with a minor decrease from 97.53% in 2000 to 97.33% in 2010. There was a noteworthy increase of 64.41% in the percentage of Goetzingers identifying with two or more races, growing from 0.59% to 0.97%. The Hispanic representation among Goetzingers saw a decline of 22.70%, falling from 1.41% to 1.09%. Individuals in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories were not represented in either year. Lastly, the percentage of Black Goetzingers remained at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 97.33% | -0.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.09% | -22.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 0.97% | 64.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |