Explore the Family Name De Golier
The meaning of De Golier
Altered form (also Degolier), with the preposition de ‘of’, of Gaullier, itself a variant of Gaulier, an agent derivative of gaule ‘long pole’, used as an occupational name for a maker or seller of such items. The surname De Gaullier or Degaullier is not found in France (only the variant without the preposition de is registered as a surname). Compare De Golyer.
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How common is the last name De Golier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname De Golier has seen minor changes in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 53,556th most popular surname and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 54,752nd rank, marking a decrease of 2.23%. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose slightly from 362 in 2000 to 376 in 2010, an increase of 3.87%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #54,752 | -2.23% |
| Count | 362 | 376 | 3.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Golier
The ethnic identity associated with the surname De Golier also experienced slight shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. People of White ethnicity holding this surname held steady, experiencing just a negligible increase from 94.75% in 2000 to 94.95% in 2010. There was a notable decrease among those identified as Hispanic, dropping from 3.04% in 2000 to 1.60% in 2010, a reduction of 47.37%. Interestingly, there were no reports of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. An addition in 2010 was the inclusion of individuals who identify with two or more races, making up 2.13% of the De Goliers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.75% | 94.95% | 0.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.13% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.04% | 1.6% | -47.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |