Explore the Family Name Gosse
The meaning of Gosse
German, French, and English (Somerset and Gloucestershire): variant of Goss. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Gosse in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gosse has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. The ranking went from 26,469 in 2000 to 29,878 in 2010, representing a drop of 12.88%. The count of individuals with the Gosse surname also fell from 867 in 2000 to 786 in 2010, a decrease of 9.34%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also declined by 15.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,469 | #29,878 | -12.88% |
| Count | 867 | 786 | -9.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.27 | -15.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gosse
In terms of ethnic identity, the Gosse surname has seen some changes as well, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White at 96.89%, but this decreased to 93.64% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.04% in 2000 to 2.80% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Black increased from 0.81% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010. The category of Asian/Pacific Islander was reported in 2010 at 0.89%, while it was not reported in 2000. Those who identified with two or more races dropped from 0.92% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native were not reported in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 93.64% | -3.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 2.8% | 169.23% |
| Black | 0.81% | 1.78% | 119.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |