Explore the Family Name Gootee
The meaning of Gootee
Americanized form of French Gautier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gootee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gootee held a rank of 22,910 in popularity in 2000 and moved to 23,414 in 2010, indicating a slight decrease in its prevalence by 2.2 percent. The actual count of people with this surname went up slightly from 1,043 in 2000 to 1,086 in 2010, marking an increase of 4.12 percent. However, when measured per 100,000 people, the proportion of individuals named Gootee decreased by 5.13 percent from 0.39 in 2000 to 0.37 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,910 | #23,414 | -2.2% |
| Count | 1,043 | 1,086 | 4.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.37 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gootee
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Gootee surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly White, with 94.92 percent in 2000 and 94.01 percent in 2010, which indicates a marginal decrease of 0.96 percent over the decade. The Hispanic ethnicity increased from 1.82 percent to 2.21 percent, showing a growth of 21.43 percent. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased from 1.44 percent to 1.57 percent, a rise of 9.03 percent. Those identifying with two or more races showed the most significant surge, jumping from 0.96 percent in 2000 to 1.57 percent in 2010, which amounts to a notable increase of 63.54 percent. No change was observed for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 94.01% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.21% | 21.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.44% | 1.57% | 9.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.57% | 63.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |