Explore the Family Name Gotte
The meaning of Gotte
German (Götte): see Goette.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gotte in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Gotte" has seen a moderate fluctuation in its popularity over a ten-year period. The surname was ranked 59,611th in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to 60,196th by 2010, marking a minor decrease of 0.98%. In terms of the count, there were 317 individuals with the last name "Gotte" in 2000, which increased to 335 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 5.68%. However, when put into perspective per 100,000 people, the surname appeared less frequently, with a decline from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a drop of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #60,196 | -0.98% |
| Count | 317 | 335 | 5.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gotte
Concerning the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname "Gotte," the Decennial U.S. Census data presents some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of the holders of this surname identified as White in both years, with a slight decrease from 97.16% in 2000 to 95.52% in 2010. The census reported no individuals with the Gotte surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. There was a small increase in individuals identifying as two or more races, going from none in 2000 to 2.09% in 2010. Similarly, there was a slight emergence of Hispanic individuals with the Gotte surname in 2010 at 1.79%, whereas there were none reported in 2000. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 95.52% | -1.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |