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

Gougis, 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 Gougis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gougis in America

Gougis is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gougis surname appeared 126 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 Gougis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gougis 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 Gougis

The surname Gougis has its roots in France, specifically in the northern region of Normandy, where it first appeared in the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "gouge," meaning a small channel or stream, suggesting that the name may have originated from a topographic feature or a place name associated with a small waterway.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and tenants in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This document mentions a certain Roger Gougis, who held lands in Oxfordshire.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various medieval records and charters, often spelled as "Gougeys" or "Gougies." Notable examples include Robert Gougis, a landowner in Normandy mentioned in a charter from 1256, and Jehan Gougis, a merchant from Rouen, whose name appears in a trade document dated 1287.

As the centuries passed, the Gougis family spread across different regions of France, and the name underwent various spelling variations, such as "Gougues," "Gouges," and "Gougets." One notable figure was Pierre Gougis (1548-1624), a French scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Paris.

In the 17th century, the name made its way to the Americas, carried by French settlers and explorers. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Jacques Gougis (1620-1689), a fur trader and explorer who played a significant role in the colonization of New France (present-day Canada).

Another prominent figure was Nicolas Gougis (1701-1781), a French engineer and military officer who served in the French colonies in the West Indies. He is credited with designing and constructing several fortifications and public works in the Caribbean region.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Gougis family continued to spread across various parts of the world, with members settling in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia. Notably, Jean-Baptiste Gougis (1775-1852) was a French artist and engraver who gained recognition for his intricate engravings and illustrations of historical events and landscapes.

Over the centuries, the surname Gougis has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, leaving their mark in various fields such as academia, exploration, engineering, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gougis

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

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

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