Explore the Family Name Gonsales
The meaning of Gonsales
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish González (see Gonzalez). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Francisco, Ruben, Arcadio, Artemio, Erasmo, Ernesto, Eusebio, Juan, Lupe, Manuel, Miguel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gonsales in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gonsales has seen a noticeable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 11,910 in popularity but climbed to 11,095 by 2010, which is an improvement of 6.84%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 2,407 in 2000 to 2,861 in 2010, marking an 18.86% growth. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Gonsales per 100,000 increased by 8.99%, going from 0.89 in 2000 to 0.97 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,910 | #11,095 | 6.84% |
| Count | 2,407 | 2,861 | 18.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.97 | 8.99% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gonsales
When considering the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, most bearers of the surname Gonsales identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 89.16% and 90.60%, respectively. This suggests a slight increase of 1.62%. However, there was a significant rise in those identifying as Black, growing from 0.37% in 2000 to 1.29% in 2010, a change of 248.65%. Some other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and White saw declines in their percentages ranging from -8.02% to -61.00%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group experienced a small increase of 31.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.16% | 90.6% | 1.62% |
| White | 6.61% | 6.08% | -8.02% |
| Black | 0.37% | 1.29% | 248.65% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 0.94% | -61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.16% | 0.7% | -39.66% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0.38% | 31.03% |