Find out how popular the last name Goetschius is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Goetschius.

Goetschius, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Goetschius surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goetschius in America

Goetschius is the 67519th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goetschius surname appeared 292 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Goetschius.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goetschius to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Goetschius

The surname GOETSCHIUS is of German origin, traced back to the 16th century in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. It is believed to have derived from the Old German words "guot" meaning "good" and "schu" meaning "shoe," implying a profession related to shoemaking or leatherwork.

Historical records indicate the name appeared in various forms such as Gutschius, Goetsche, and Götsche, reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. One of the earliest documented instances is found in the Regensburg Parish Register from 1568, which mentions a certain Hans Goetschius.

In the 17th century, the GOETSCHIUS name gained prominence with the birth of Johannes Goetschius (1633-1705), a renowned German-Dutch theologian and author. His works, including the influential "Philologia Sacra," had a significant impact on Protestant theology during that era.

Another notable figure was Johann Melchior Goetschius (1663-1733), a German composer and organist who served at the court of Saxe-Coburg. His compositions, primarily for organ and harpsichord, were highly regarded in the Baroque period.

The GOETSCHIUS surname also found its way to the United States in the 18th century. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Johannes Goetschius (1736-1809), a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania and became a prominent figure in the Pennsylvania Dutch community.

In the 19th century, Percy Goetschius (1853-1943), an American music theorist and composer, made significant contributions to the field of music education. His textbooks, such as "The Theory and Practice of Tone-Relations" and "The Material Used in Musical Composition," were widely used in conservatories and universities.

Another notable figure was Louis Goetschius (1857-1928), a German-American architect responsible for designing several iconic buildings in New York City, including the Goetschius Building on Wall Street and the Church of the Transfiguration on the Lower East Side.

Throughout its history, the GOETSCHIUS surname has been associated with various professions, including theology, music, architecture, and craftsmanship, reflecting its diverse origins and the contributions of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goetschius

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Goetschius.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Goetschius was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Goetschius has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Goetschius was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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