Explore the Family Name Gojcaj
The meaning of Gojcaj
Albanian (mainly Montenegro; Gojçaj, Slavicized form Gojčaj): from the name of the Gojçaj clan or brotherhood of the northern Albanian Hoti tribe, which is a patronymic from the personal name Gojç, borne by the clan’s forefather.
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How common is the last name Gojcaj in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gojcaj has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,273rd in popularity with a count of 458, reflecting a proportion of 0.17 per 100k individuals. By 2010, it had risen to rank 36,970th, with an increased count of 604 people, accounting for a proportion of 0.2 per 100k. This represents a positive change of 16.5 in rank and a substantial 31.88% increase in the overall count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,273 | #36,970 | 16.5% |
| Count | 458 | 604 | 31.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.2 | 17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gojcaj
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gojcaj also shifted between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (91.27%), with a small percentage identifying with two or more races (8.73%). By 2010, however, nearly all (99.67%) identified as White, indicating a significant increase of 9.2%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.27% | 99.67% | 9.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 8.73% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |