Explore the Family Name Guske
The meaning of Guske
Altered form of German Gustke. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Horst.
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How common is the last name Guske in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Guske's popularity in the United States has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 63,450th most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 70,403rd position, showing a decrease of approximately 11%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Guske surname also fell from 294 in 2000 to 278 in 2010, marking a drop of 5.44%. This change has led to a decrease in the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population, from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #70,403 | -10.96% |
| Count | 294 | 278 | -5.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guske
When it comes to the ethnicity of individuals with the Guske surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 96.26% of those with this surname identified as White, though this proportion slightly decreased to 94.60% in 2010. The census data for both years shows no Guske surname holders identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a notable increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.70% in 2000 to 2.88% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 94.6% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 2.88% | 69.41% |
| 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% |