Explore the Family Name Gutschow
The meaning of Gutschow
German (Gütschow): habitational name from Gützkow near Anklam.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gutschow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gutschow experienced slight shifts in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 70,473 and rose to the rank of 71,678 in 2010, a slight decline in its popularity by 1.71%. Despite this, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 259 to 272 during this same period, representing a growth of 5.02%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 10.0% from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #71,678 | -1.71% |
| Count | 259 | 272 | 5.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gutschow
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gutschow. In 2000, 94.98% of individual with this name identified as White, dropping slightly to 93.01% in 2010. There was a small percentage increase of those identifying as Hispanic, going from 2.70% in 2000 to 3.31% in 2010, which represents a 22.59% rise. Notably, in 2010 individuals started identifying with two or more races at a rate of 2.21%, which wasn't present in the previous census. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.98% | 93.01% | -2.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 3.31% | 22.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |