Explore the Family Name Gongola
The meaning of Gongola
Polish: variant of Gągola, unexplained.
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How common is the last name Gongola in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gongola saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gongola was ranked 97,384th most common surname in the United States, with 173 people bearing this name. By 2010, it had fallen to the 114,424th spot, with the count of individuals with this surname dropping to 153, representing an overall decline of 11.56%. Consequently, the proportion of the U.S. population bearing the Gongola surname per 100,000 also decreased by 16.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #97,384 | #114,424 | -17.5% |
| Count | 173 | 153 | -11.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gongola
Regarding ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Gongola surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, in 2000, 95.95% of Gongolas identified as White, slightly increasing to 96.08% in 2010. The census reported no Gongolas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Furthermore, no individuals with this surname identified as having two or more races in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 96.08% | 0.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |