Explore the Family Name Gutgsell
The meaning of Gutgsell
South German: nickname meaning ‘good companion’, from Middle High German guot ‘good’ + geselle ‘friend, companion, journeyman’. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Bernd, Otto.
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How common is the last name Gutgsell in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gutgsell decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gutgsell ranked 83,618 in terms of surname prevalence, though by 2010 it had slipped to 89,753 – a drop of 7.34%. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 209 in 2000 to 206 in 2010, representing a decrease of 1.44%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 12.5%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #89,753 | -7.34% |
| Count | 209 | 206 | -1.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gutgsell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gutgsell saw some changes in the decade between 2000 and 2010. Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Gutgsell name identified as White, although this proportion did decrease by 3.52% from 97.61% in 2000 to 94.17% in 2010. Significantly, those identifying as Hispanic appeared in the statistics for the first time in 2010, making up 3.88% of the Gutgsell population. No individuals with this surname identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or of two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 94.17% | -3.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.88% | 0% |
| 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% |