Explore the Family Name Gotelli
The meaning of Gotelli
Italian (Liguria): patronymic or plural form of Gotello, a pet form of a personal name derived from the ancient Germanic name Gotto, or a diminutive of the ethnic name Goto ‘Goth’.
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How common is the last name Gotelli in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gotelli has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,372nd in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 77,012th spot, indicating a 7.9% decline. The total count of individuals with this surname also experienced a minor reduction from 255 to 249, marking a 2.35% decrease. The proportion of Gotellis per 100,000 people declined by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #77,012 | -7.9% |
| Count | 255 | 249 | -2.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gotelli
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Gotelli surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 92.16% to 89.16%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 6.67% in 2000 to 8.84% in 2010, showing a positive change of 32.53%. There were no recorded individuals within the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.16% | 89.16% | -3.26% |
| Hispanic | 6.67% | 8.84% | 32.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |