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

Gotel, 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 Gotel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gotel in America

Gotel is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gotel surname appeared 119 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 Gotel.

The history of the last name Gotel

The surname Gotel has its origins in the Brittany region of northwestern France. It is believed to have derived from the Old Breton word "godel," meaning "watchman" or "guard." This suggests that the name may have originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a guard or watchman, possibly at a castle or other fortified location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gotel dates back to the 12th century, appearing in a medieval manuscript from the Abbey of Saint-Michel in Brittany. In this document, a certain "Guillelmus Gotel" is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction.

The name Gotel is also found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and tax assessments compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have been present in England shortly after the Norman Conquest.

During the Middle Ages, the surname Gotel underwent various spelling variations, such as Gotel, Gotell, and Gottell. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the name.

One notable figure in history with the surname Gotel was Jean Gotel (c. 1470-1533), a French architect and engineer who was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Tour de Bois, a defensive tower that was part of the city's fortifications.

Another individual of note was Gilles Gotel (1572-1626), a French Catholic priest and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Paris. He was a prominent figure in the religious and intellectual circles of his time.

In the 17th century, Pierre Gotel (1619-1693) was a French lawyer and magistrate who served as a judge in the Parlement of Paris, one of the highest courts of justice in the kingdom.

During the 18th century, Jacques Gotel (1702-1771) was a French architect and urban planner who worked on several important projects in Paris, including the redesign of the Place Vendôme and the construction of the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall).

In more recent times, Henri Gotel (1885-1961) was a French politician and trade unionist who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing the Socialist Party.

While these are just a few examples, the surname Gotel has a rich history spanning centuries, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gotel

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

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 Gotel 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.

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

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