Explore the Family Name Gosey
The meaning of Gosey
Variant of Gosa 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gosey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gosey has seen a slight decrease in recent years. In 2000, Gosey ranked 57,985 in terms of popularity and had a count of 328 individuals bearing this surname. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 63,524, which represents a decrease of almost 10 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined slightly to 314, marking a 4.27 percent drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #63,524 | -9.55% |
| Count | 328 | 314 | -4.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gosey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gosey has seen some changes over time as well, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Black (59.15%), followed by White (38.11%). However, by 2010, while Black remained the dominant ethnicity, it decreased to 56.37%, and the proportion of Whites also dropped to 36.94%. Interestingly, the decade saw an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as having two or more races, jumping from 1.52% in 2000 to 4.46% in 2010. The census data for 2010 also showed a small percentage (2.23%) of individuals with the Gosey surname identifying as Hispanic, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 59.15% | 56.37% | -4.7% |
| White | 38.11% | 36.94% | -3.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 4.46% | 193.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |