Explore the Family Name Gutsch
The meaning of Gutsch
German: 1. from a Germanized short form of an Old Slavic name based on the element god ‘to do good, to please’ (see Goda 1). 2. from an East Central German short form of ancient Germanic personal names formed with got ‘god’, for example Gottfried.
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How common is the last name Gutsch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gutsch has slightly fallen over a decade. In 2000, Gutsch was ranked 67,936th in popularity and had 271 bearers. However, by 2010, it fell to rank 74,375 with a decrease of 9.48 percent. The count of individuals having this surname also saw a decline of 4.06 percent, reducing from 271 in 2000 to 260 in 2010. As a result, the proportion per 100k people also fell by 10 percent, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #74,375 | -9.48% |
| Count | 271 | 260 | -4.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gutsch
When it comes to ethnic identity, the majority of those bearing the surname Gutsch identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This group saw a slight increase from 95.94 percent in 2000 to 96.15 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation among Gutsch bearers decreased by 30.42 percent, falling from 3.32 percent in 2000 to 2.31 percent in 2010. The remaining ethnicities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported no significant changes, maintaining a consistent 0 percent throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.94% | 96.15% | 0.22% |
| Hispanic | 3.32% | 2.31% | -30.42% |
| 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% |