Explore the Family Name Goshert
The meaning of Goshert
Possibly an altered form of German Gosshart, from the ancient Germanic personal name Gozzo (see Gosse) + hart ‘hard, brave, strong’.
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How common is the last name Goshert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goshert has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Goshert was ranked as the 48,196th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 50,467th spot. This represents a rank change of -4.71%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname Goshert increased marginally from 412 people in 2000 to 414 in 2010, a growth rate of 0.49%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped slightly by -6.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #50,467 | -4.71% |
| Count | 412 | 414 | 0.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goshert
The ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Goshert name, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is primarily White, which comprises 95.65% of the population in 2010, showing a minimal -0.23% change from 2000 where it stood at 95.87%. Asian/Pacific Islanders and those identifying with two or more races also bear the surname, representing 1.21% and 2.17%, respectively, in 2010. Notably, there was no change in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders since 2000, while the representation of those with two or more races decreased by -10.70%. The Goshert surname did not appear among individuals identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 95.65% | -0.23% |
| Two or More Races | 2.43% | 2.17% | -10.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.21% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |