Explore the Family Name Gotch
The meaning of Gotch
1. Welsh: Anglicized form of Welsh coch, goch ‘red(-haired)’; see Gooch 3. 2. English (Northamptonshire): variant of Gooch 1 and 2. 3. Americanized form of German Götsch (see Gotsch).
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How common is the last name Gotch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gotch has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 34,150 and rose to 33,941 in 2010, marking a small positive change of 0.61%. The number of people with the Gotch surname also increased during this period, going from 628 in 2000 to 670 in 2010, which is a 6.69% uptick. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,150 | #33,941 | 0.61% |
| Count | 628 | 670 | 6.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gotch
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as white with the surname Gotch decreased by 8.02%, from 76.59% in 2000 to 70.45% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as black increased from 22.13% in 2000 to 27.01% in 2010, a change of 22.05%. There was also a new addition in 2010 with a small percentage (1.34%) identifying as belonging to two or more races. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native recorded no individuals with the Gotch surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.59% | 70.45% | -8.02% |
| Black | 22.13% | 27.01% | 22.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |