Explore the Family Name Gonsoulin
The meaning of Gonsoulin
Altered form of French Gonsolin: from a pet form of the ancient Germanic compound personal names based on the element gund ‘battle’. Some characteristic forenames: French Michel, Ulysse.
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How common is the last name Gonsoulin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Gonsoulin' has seen a slight decrease in rank from 36,672 in 2000 to 37,288 in 2010, marking a change of -1.68%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased by 4% within the same period. The proportion per 100k people also saw a small decrease of -4.76%, indicating that while the number of people with this surname increased, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,672 | #37,288 | -1.68% |
| Count | 575 | 598 | 4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gonsoulin
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Gonsoulin surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as white decreased from 88% in 2000 to 83.61% in 2010, a change of -4.99%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic or Black saw increases of 76.92% and 19.48% respectively. A new category emerged in 2010 with 1.51% of individuals with the Gonsoulin surname identifying with two or more races. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88% | 83.61% | -4.99% |
| Black | 10.78% | 12.88% | 19.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.84% | 76.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |