Explore the Family Name Gugel
The meaning of Gugel
German: from Middle High German gugel ‘cowl, hood (of a coat or jacket)’ (from Latin cuculla), a metonymic occupational name for a maker of hoods or alternatively a nickname for someone who habitually wore one. In some cases the surname may have arisen from topographic names containing this element. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Aleksandr, Lev, Oxana, Saveliy, Vladimir, Yury. German Arno, Gerhard, Hannelore.
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How common is the last name Gugel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gugel saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gugel ranked 31,464th most popular surname, while in 2010 it dropped to 32,834th. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Gugel surname increased from 696 in 2000 to 699 in 2010, representing a minimal growth of 0.43%. However, when assessed proportionally per 100k people, there was a decline of approximately 7.69% within this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,464 | #32,834 | -4.35% |
| Count | 696 | 699 | 0.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gugel
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the Gugel surname identify as white, accounting for 96.12% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.57% in 2010. The data also shows a noticeable increase in the Hispanic population carrying the Gugel surname, rising by 50% from 2000 to 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander remained constant at 0.72%, while those identifying as two or more races observed a marginal decrease of 0.69%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 95.57% | -0.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.43% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.29% | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |