Explore the Family Name Gotsch
The meaning of Gotsch
German (also Götsch): from a short form of the personal name Gottfried or Gottschalk. Compare Goetsch. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Helmut, Erwin, Otto.
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How common is the last name Gotsch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gotsch saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,139th in popularity with a count of 514, representing 0.19 out of every 100k people. However, by 2010, its ranking had dropped to 42,511 and the count decreased slightly to 510, indicating a proportion per 100k of 0.17. This represents a change of -5.91 in its rank and a -0.78 decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,139 | #42,511 | -5.91% |
| Count | 514 | 510 | -0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gotsch
When looking at ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Gotsch identified as White, although this number did see a slight decrease from 98.83% in 2000 to 95.69% in 2010. The census also reported an increase in Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races, going from 0 in 2000 to 0.98% and 2.55% respectively in 2010. There was no recorded data for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities within this surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.83% | 95.69% | -3.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |