Explore the Family Name Goscinski
The meaning of Goscinski
Polish (Gościński): variant of Goszczyński, a habitational name for someone from Goszczyn, Goszczyna, Goszczynno, or Goszczyno, all places called with a personal name, Goszcza, ultimately from gośc ‘guest’.
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How common is the last name Goscinski in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Goscinski experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 56,826th in popularity, with approximately 336 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 60,790th place, and the count of individuals with the surname also slightly decreased to 331. This represents a change of -6.98 in rank and -1.49 in count. The proportion of people per 100k with this surname also fell from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, reflecting an 8.33% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #60,790 | -6.98% |
| Count | 336 | 331 | -1.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goscinski
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Goscinski identify as White. In 2000, 97.32% of individuals identified as such, decreasing slightly to 95.77% in 2010. A small proportion of individuals with the surname Goscinski identified as Hispanic, increasing from 2.68% in 2000 to 3.02% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 95.77% | -1.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 3.02% | 12.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |