Explore the Family Name Gottstein
The meaning of Gottstein
German: 1. topographic name from a field name meaning literally ‘God’s rock’. 2. possibly also a nickname for a devout Christian, referring to Christ’s designation of Saint Peter as the rock on which the church would be built (Matthew 16:18). Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz.
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How common is the last name Gottstein in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gottstein was ranked 71,372 in popularity in the year 2000, and it slightly dropped to the 72,568th position in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.68%. While the rank saw a minor dip, the actual count of individuals with the Gottstein surname increased from 255 in 2000 to 268 in 2010, showing an increase of 5.1%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #72,568 | -1.68% |
| Count | 255 | 268 | 5.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gottstein
The Decennial U.S. Census also provided insights into ethnic identity associated with the Gottstein surname. In the span of 2000 to 2010, the overwhelming majority of individuals with this last name identified as White. This group accounted for 99.22% in 2000, dipping slightly to 97.01% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of those who identify as Hispanic within this surname, up to 1.87% in 2010 from zero in 2000. There were no significant changes in other categories like Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.22% | 97.01% | -2.23% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.87% | 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% |