Explore the Family Name Gottschling
The meaning of Gottschling
East German: derivative of a Silesian variant of the personal name Gottschalk. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Manfred, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Gottschling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gottschling has seen a slight increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,936th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 65,244th position. This represents a change of 3.96 percent. Similarly, the count of people with this surname increased from 271 in 2000 to 304 in 2010, showing a growth of 12.18 percent. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1 during both these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #65,244 | 3.96% |
| Count | 271 | 304 | 12.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gottschling
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Gottschling, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals identify as White. In 2000, 97.42 percent of those with the Gottschling surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.38 percent in 2010. The 2010 census also reported a small percentage (2.30) of Gottschlings identifying as Hispanic, a category that showed no representation in the 2000 census. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 96.38% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.3% | 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% |