Explore the Family Name Gorsline
The meaning of Gorsline
Altered form of French Gosselin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gorsline in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gorsline saw a slight rise between 2000 and 2010. The rank increased from 32,652 in 2000 to 32,485 in 2010, showing a change of 0.51%. In terms of count, there was a 6.79% increase with the number of individuals with the Gorsline surname going up from 663 to 708. However, there was a small decrease in proportion per 100,000 people, dropping by 4.0% from 0.25 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,652 | #32,485 | 0.51% |
| Count | 663 | 708 | 6.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gorsline
The ethnic identity associated with the Gorsline surname also shifted within that decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority identified as White at 93.97%, which slightly decreased to 93.79% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw significant growth, increasing from 2.41% to 3.95%. The category of two or more races showed a decline from 1.81% to 1.41%. There were no individuals identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, with the Asian/Pacific Islander category decreasing from 0.75% in 2000 to none by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.97% | 93.79% | -0.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.41% | 3.95% | 63.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 1.41% | -22.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |