Explore the Family Name Gongalez
The meaning of Gongalez
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish González (see Gonzalez).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gongalez in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gongalez has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,812th in the U.S., but by 2010, its rank had improved to 59,470th – an increase of 6.8%. The number of people bearing the Gongalez surname also grew from 292 to 340 during this period, marking a significant increase of 16.44%. The proportion of individuals with the Gongalez surname per hundred thousand people also saw a rise of 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #59,470 | 6.8% |
| Count | 292 | 340 | 16.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gongalez
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Gongalez surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority identify as Hispanic. From 2000 to 2010, this group increased slightly from 89.04% to 91.18%, showing a positive change of 2.4%. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by about 9.78%, from 6.85% to 6.18%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Black went from 2.05% in 2000 to being suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.04% | 91.18% | 2.4% |
| White | 6.85% | 6.18% | -9.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |