Explore the Family Name Gohring
The meaning of Gohring
German (Göhring): variant of Goering. This is one of the German surnames that became established in southern Russia (in what is now Ukraine) in the 19th century.
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How common is the last name Gohring in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gohring has seen a decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010. The rank fell by approximately 5.91 percent from 66,878 in 2000 to 70,833 in 2010. However, the actual count of individuals with the Gohring surname remained constant at 276 over this decade. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Gohring per 100,000 people also saw a drop by 10 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #70,833 | -5.91% |
| Count | 276 | 276 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gohring
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gohring shows certain shifts as well according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the predominant ethnicity continues to be White, decreasing slightly from 96.74 percent in 2000 to 93.84 percent in 2010, a new category, Two or more races, emerged in 2010 accounting for 3.62 percent. Notably, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 93.84% | -3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |