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

Goschke, 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 Goschke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goschke in America

Goschke is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goschke surname appeared 114 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 Goschke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goschke 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 Goschke

The surname Goschke originated in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Its roots can be traced back to the 15th century, derived from the German word "Gosche," which referred to a specific type of agricultural tool used for tilling the soil.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or locations. In this case, it is believed that the name Goschke was initially given to individuals who worked as farmers or agricultural laborers, utilizing the "Gosche" tool in their daily tasks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Goschke can be found in the archives of the town of Rostock, dating back to the late 16th century. The records mention a certain Hans Goschke, a farmer who lived in the outskirts of the town.

As the name spread throughout northern Germany, various spelling variations emerged, such as Goschky, Goscke, and Goschenk. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during that era.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Goschke include Johann Christoph Goschke (1679-1743), a German theologian and author known for his works on Christian ethics and morality. Another notable figure was Wilhelm Goschke (1808-1881), a Prussian military officer who served in the Prussian Army during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a prominent writer and historian.

In the 19th century, the name Goschke was particularly prevalent in the regions of Mecklenburg and Brandenburg. One notable bearer of the name during this period was Karl Goschke (1847-1924), a German politician and member of the Reichstag, the German parliament.

As migrations occurred throughout Europe, the name Goschke spread to other countries, albeit in smaller numbers. For instance, there are records of individuals with this surname in neighboring Poland, as well as in the United States, where German immigrants settled in various parts of the country.

While the surname Goschke may not be as widely recognized as some other German surnames, it holds a rich history rooted in the agricultural traditions of northern Germany, reflecting the occupations and lifestyles of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goschke

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

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 Goschke 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 Goschke 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 Goschke was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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