Explore the Family Name Gotlib
The meaning of Gotlib
Jewish: variant of Gottlieb. Compare Gotlieb.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gotlib in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gotlib saw a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. Its rank dropped by around 5.74%, moving from 87,348 in 2000 to 92,358 in 2010. However, the count showed a slight increase, rising from 198 to 199, which represents a 0.51% growth. The proportion of individuals with the Gotlib surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.07 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #92,358 | -5.74% |
| Count | 198 | 199 | 0.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gotlib
On the subject of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of those bearing the surname Gotlib identify as White, although there was a small decrease of 2.59% in this group, dropping from 95.96% in 2000 to 93.47% in 2010. In 2010, some individuals identified as belonging to two or more races, accounting for 4.52%. No Gotlibs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 93.47% | -2.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |