Explore the Family Name Gottlob
The meaning of Gottlob
German: from a personal name composed of the elements god, got ‘god’ + lob ‘praise’. This was one of the German personal names that became popular in the 17th and 18th centuries with the rise of the Pietist movement.
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How common is the last name Gottlob in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gottlob has seen a small increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 77,472nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had improved its rank to 75,799. This represents a change of 2.16%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, increasing by 10.43% from 230 to 254. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #75,799 | 2.16% |
| Count | 230 | 254 | 10.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gottlob
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Gottlob identify as White. This group represented 94.78% of all Gottlobs in 2000 and slightly decreased to 92.91% by 2010. The representation of individuals identifying as two or more races also decreased by 24.52%, from 2.61% to 1.97% over the same period. Interestingly, there were no recorded instances of Gottlobs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a new appearance of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, comprising 2.76% of all Gottlobs.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.78% | 92.91% | -1.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.61% | 1.97% | -24.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |