Explore the Family Name Gogolin
The meaning of Gogolin
Polish and German (of Polish origin): nickname derived from Polish gogoł ‘wild duck, mallard’ (see Gogol), or a topographic name derived from Polish gogoła ‘wild apple tree’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Heinz, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Gogolin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gogolin saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 71,143 which dropped to 74,826 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.18%. However, the number of individuals with this surname showed a marginal increase during the same period. The count was 256 in 2000 which edged up to 258 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 0.78%. The proportion per 100k population remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #74,826 | -5.18% |
| Count | 256 | 258 | 0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gogolin
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the Gogolin surname identify as White, making up 95.31% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 95.74% in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity group is Asian/Pacific Islander, representing 1.95% in 2000 and decreasing ever so slightly to 1.94% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.95% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The data did not show any individuals with this surname identifying as Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.31% | 95.74% | 0.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.95% | 1.94% | -0.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |