Explore the Family Name Gudgel
The meaning of Gudgel
Possibly an Americanized form of German Gottschall. Compare Gutshall.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gudgel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gudgel has seen an increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 33,782nd in terms of prevalence in the United States but rose to 33,241st by 2010, representing a 1.6% increase. The count of individuals with the Gudgel surname also increased from 636 in 2000 to 688 in 2010, marking an 8.18% rise. However, when considering the proportion of Gudgels per 100,000 residents, there was a slight decrease of -4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,782 | #33,241 | 1.6% |
| Count | 636 | 688 | 8.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gudgel
The ethnic identity tied to the surname Gudgel has shown some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, most Gudgels identified as White (96.23%), but this percentage dropped slightly to 92.3% by 2010. Meanwhile, those who identified as having two or more races have seen a significant increase, from 1.26% to 2.76%. There was a notable emergence of Hispanic identification among Gudgels from 0% to 2.33%. Despite no Gudgels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose from 0.79% to 1.74%, while the Black identification dropped from 0.79% to 0% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 92.3% | -4.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 2.76% | 119.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.79% | 1.74% | 120.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.79% | 0% | 0% |