Explore the Family Name Gonell

The meaning of Gonell

Catalan: nickname from gonell, a term denoting a piece of traditional garment.

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How common is the last name Gonell in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gonell has seen an increase in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 79394 but by 2010, it had jumped to rank 59470, showing a positive change of 25.1%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 223 in 2000 to 340 in 2010, marking a significant growth of 52.47%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also rose by 50%, from 0.08 to 0.12 over the ten-year period.

20002010Change
Rank#79,394#59,47025.1%
Count22334052.47%
Proportion per 100k0.080.1250%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gonell

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gonell, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identify as Hispanic. In 2000, this group made up 91.93% of those with the surname and this figure slightly increased to 94.12% by 2010. Additionally, there was a small percentage (4.48% in 2000 and 4.71% in 2010) that identified as White. In contrast, those identifying as belonging to two or more races showed a sharp decrease from 3.59% in 2000 to zero by 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Gonell who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.

20002010Change
Hispanic91.93%94.12%2.38%
White4.48%4.71%5.13%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races3.59%0%-100%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%