Explore the Family Name Gurgel
The meaning of Gurgel
Perhaps from German Gurgel ‘throat’, a nickname for a drinker.
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How common is the last name Gurgel in the United States?
The surname Gurgel, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000 it was ranked 73,931st most popular, but by 2010, it had jumped up to 68,122nd. This represents a rise of 7.86%. The count of individuals with the surname Gurgel also increased over this decade, going from 244 to 289 - an increase of 18.44%. As a result, the proportion of people named Gurgel per 100,000 individuals increased by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #68,122 | 7.86% |
| Count | 244 | 289 | 18.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gurgel
When examining the ethnic identity distribution for the surname Gurgel, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, the percentage of Gurgels identifying as White was 96.31%, decreasing slightly to 93.77% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.05% to 3.11%. The census data showed no change among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 93.77% | -2.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 3.11% | 51.71% |
| 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% |