Explore the Family Name Gottula
The meaning of Gottula
Probably a Germanized form of Czech Kotula. This surname is very rare in Germany. In the US, it is concentrated in NE. History: The American Gottulas trace their origin Johann Ludwig Gottula and his family from Germany, who in 1868 settled in NE. He was reportedly born in Bohemia, from where he moved to Elpersheim in Württemberg, Germany.
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How common is the last name Gottula in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gottula ranked at 72,022 in popularity in 2000 and shifted down to 76,533 by 2010, a decrease of 6.26%. The count of individuals with this surname slightly decreased from 252 in 2000 to 251 in 2010, a marginal drop of 0.4%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #76,533 | -6.26% |
| Count | 252 | 251 | -0.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gottula
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals with the surname Gottula identified as white, which accounted for 98.02% in 2000 and dropped marginally to 94.02% in 2010. There was no recorded percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname during these years. In 2010, there was a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity at 4.38%. The data for those identifying as two or more races was not available.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.02% | 94.02% | -4.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.38% | 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% |