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

Gosen, 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 Gosen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gosen in America

Gosen is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gosen surname appeared 196 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 Gosen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gosen 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 Gosen

The surname GOSEN is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages, specifically in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "gosse," meaning "ditch" or "gutter," suggesting a possible connection to an occupation or dwelling near a watercourse.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GOSEN name dates back to the 13th century, appearing in a manuscript from the town of Nürnberg, where a certain "Heinrich Gosen" is mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the name had already been established by that time.

In the 14th century, the name GOSEN can be found in various records from the city of Leipzig, where it was often associated with tradesmen and craftsmen. For example, a "Johannes Gosen," born in 1348, was a renowned metalsmith who crafted intricate works for the local nobility.

During the 15th century, the GOSEN name gained prominence in the town of Goslar, located in the Harz Mountains region of Lower Saxony. This area was known for its rich mining history, and it is possible that the name may have been connected to those involved in the mining industry.

One notable figure bearing the GOSEN surname was Hans Gosen, a German painter and artist born in Nuremberg in 1512. He was renowned for his religious paintings and frescoes, which adorned several churches and monasteries in the region.

In the 17th century, the GOSEN name appears in records from the city of Göttingen, where a "Friedrich Gosen" (1623-1698) served as a respected scholar and professor at the University of Göttingen. His writings on philosophy and theology were widely read and influential during that period.

Another prominent individual with the GOSEN surname was Johann Gosen, born in 1744 in Hanover. He was a renowned military officer who served in the Prussian army during the Seven Years' War and later became a trusted advisor to King Frederick the Great.

As the GOSEN name spread across Germany and Europe, various spellings emerged, such as Gosen, Gossen, and Goßen, reflecting regional linguistic variations and dialectal differences.

Overall, the surname GOSEN has a rich history deeply rooted in German culture and traditions, with links to various occupations, regions, and notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gosen

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

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

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