Explore the Family Name Gottsch
The meaning of Gottsch
German (Göttsch): variant of Götsch (see Gotsch). Compare Goettsch.
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How common is the last name Gottsch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gottsch has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gottsch ranked as the 49,767th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to the 49,824th position, a decline of 0.11%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 396 to 421 during the same period, an increase of 6.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #49,824 | -0.11% |
| Count | 396 | 421 | 6.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gottsch
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gottsch, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, accounting for 98.23% in 2000 and 97.15% in 2010. During this decade, there was also a notable emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.23% | 97.15% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |