Explore the Family Name Gonser
The meaning of Gonser
German: Swabian variant of Ganser.
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How common is the last name Gonser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gonser has seen an increase between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 20,982 in terms of popularity and increased to a rank of 19,782 in 2010, showcasing a change of 5.72%. The count of individuals with the Gonser surname also saw an increment from 1,168 in 2000 to 1,360 in 2010, indicating a substantial growth of 16.44%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the Gonser surname per 100,000 people increased by nearly 7%, from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.46 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,982 | #19,782 | 5.72% |
| Count | 1,168 | 1,360 | 16.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.46 | 6.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gonser
Analyzing the ethnic identity tied to the surname Gonser based on the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting trends. The majority of individuals who bear the surname Gonser were identified as White, with percentages hovering around 94.69% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.53% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw moderate increases, with the former seeing a 10% rise and the latter experiencing a 51.47% increase. Additionally, there was a notable increase in the number of individuals identifying as Black, rising from 0.51% to 1.03%. However, those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight decrease of 6.38% over the decade. Lastly, the category of two or more races experienced a growth of 22.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.69% | 93.53% | -1.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.99% | 22.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 1.76% | -6.38% |
| Black | 0.51% | 1.03% | 101.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.68% | 1.03% | 51.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.66% | 10% |