Explore the Family Name Gossen
The meaning of Gossen
Dutch: variant of Goossen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gossen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gossen has increased over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 34,150th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to 30,367th. This represents a positive change of 11.08%. The number of individuals carrying the Gossen surname also grew from 628 in 2000 to 770 in 2010, indicating an increase of 22.61% within a decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose by 13.04%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,150 | #30,367 | 11.08% |
| Count | 628 | 770 | 22.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.26 | 13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gossen
When we look into the ethnicity breakdown of those bearing the Gossen surname, also based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some shifts over the decade. In 2000, approximately 96.82% were identified as White, and this slightly decreased to 96.49% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with the Gossen surname significantly increased from 0.80% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010, showing a change of 127.50%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also saw growth, from 0.80% in 2000 to 1.04% in 2010, a 30% change. However, no individuals identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 96.49% | -0.34% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 1.82% | 127.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.8% | 1.04% | 30% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |