Explore the Family Name Gotwalt
The meaning of Gotwalt
Americanized form of German Gottwald.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gotwalt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gotwalt has experienced a minor shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this last name fell from 49,471 in 2000 to 50,960 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 3.01%. However, the actual number of individuals bearing the Gotwalt surname increased slightly from 399 in 2000 to 409 in 2010, showing an increase of 2.51%. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k decreased by 6.67%, reflecting the overall growth in the United States population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #50,960 | -3.01% |
| Count | 399 | 409 | 2.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gotwalt
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that overwhelmingly, those carrying the Gotwalt surname identify as White. This was consistent over the two census periods with a slight increase from 97.24% in 2000 to 97.56% in 2010. In 2000, 1.75% identified with two or more races, but this category dropped to zero in 2010. There were no individuals with the Gotwalt surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either the 2000 or 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 97.56% | 0.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |