Explore the Family Name Gotshall
The meaning of Gotshall
Americanized form of German Gottschall.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gotshall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Gotshall surname has seen minor changes in its popularity over the years. In 2000, the family name occupied the 50,055th position and moved slightly to the 50,275th spot in 2010, marking a very slight decrease of 0.44%. The number of people carrying this surname increased from 393 in 2000 to 416 in 2010, indicating a growth of 5.85%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Gotshall surname per 100,000 population decreased by 6.67% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #50,275 | -0.44% |
| Count | 393 | 416 | 5.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gotshall
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Gotshall surname, figures from the Decennial U.S. Census show that the majority identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.96% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.91% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the percentages of Gotshalls identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. There was, however, a small increase in those identifying with two or more races, moving from zero in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.96% | 95.91% | -2.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |