Explore the Family Name Gonzelez
The meaning of Gonzelez
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 Gonzelez in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gonzalez has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 63,297 with a count of 295, representing 0.11 per 100k of the population. By 2010, it had risen to a rank of 55,255 with a count of 372, indicating a proportional increase to 0.13 per 100k of the population. This change represents an impressive growth rate of over 12% in its ranking and over 26% in its count over a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #55,255 | 12.71% |
| Count | 295 | 372 | 26.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gonzelez
The same Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnicity associated with the Gonzalez surname has also changed over this period. In 2000, 90.51% of those with the Gonzalez surname identified as Hispanic, 5.76% as White, and 2.37% as Black, with no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups. However, by 2010, the Hispanic representation had increased to 96.24%, while the White representation had decreased dramatically to 1.61%. There was no recorded presence of Blacks, Asians/Pacific Islanders, or American Indians and Alaskan Natives in the Gonzalez community during this year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.51% | 96.24% | 6.33% |
| White | 5.76% | 1.61% | -72.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.37% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |