Explore the Family Name Gouker
The meaning of Gouker
Americanized form of German Gauker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gouker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gouker has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 30,292 in popularity but rose to 30,101 by 2010, marking a 0.63% change. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 729 in 2000 to 779 in 2010, an increase of 6.86%. However, the proportion of Goukers per 100k people saw a slight decline of -3.7%, moving from 0.27 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,292 | #30,101 | 0.63% |
| Count | 729 | 779 | 6.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gouker
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Gouker underwent some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as White remain the majority, however, their percentage decreased slightly from 96.98% in 2000 to 94.99% in 2010. The Hispanic representation increased by 32.12%, making up 2.18% of Goukers in 2010 compared to 1.65% in 2000. The census introduced new categories in 2010 such as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, capturing 0.77% and 1.28% of Goukers respectively. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or belonging to two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 94.99% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.18% | 32.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |