Explore the Family Name Goad
The meaning of Goad
1. Probably an Americanized form of German Gohde or Godde, variants of Gott 1. 2. English: perhaps from the Middle English personal name Gode, see Good. 3. English: metonymic occupational name for a cattle driver, from Middle English go(u)de ‘goad for driving oxen, spike’ (Old English gād); compare Gadd.
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How common is the last name Goad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Goad" saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, "Goad" was ranked as the 3,661st most common surname in the US, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 3,920th place, representing a change of -7.07%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of people with the surname actually increased slightly, from 8,913 in 2000 to 9,062 in 2010, an increase of 1.67%. However, the proportion of individuals with the "Goad" surname per 100,000 population decreased by around 7% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,661 | #3,920 | -7.07% |
| Count | 8,913 | 9,062 | 1.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.3 | 3.07 | -6.97% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goad
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Goad" has seen some shifts, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, and Black with this surname. The highest percentage increase was seen in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which rose by 51.85%, followed by Two or More Races, which increased by 46.90%. The proportion of individuals identifying as White remained majority but decreased slightly by -0.90%. Interestingly, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native identities associated with the surname "Goad" decreased by -15.31% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.35% | 93.5% | -0.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.04% | 28.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.09% | 1.77% | -15.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.66% | 46.9% |
| Black | 0.57% | 0.63% | 10.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.27% | 0.41% | 51.85% |
Goad ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Goad is British & Irish, which comprises 63.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (20.8%) and Eastern European (2.5%). Additional ancestries include Spanish & Portuguese, Scandinavian, Italian, Indigenous American, and Chinese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 63.8% |
| French & German | 20.8% |
| Eastern European | 2.5% |
| Other | 12.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Goad
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Goad have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 92.10% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 92.10% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 92.10% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 92.10% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 92.10% |
What Goad haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Goad is R-CTS4179, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS4179 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-M417 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Faulk, Harker, Brandon, Thames, Gault, Autry, Scofield, Mudd, Squire, Baird.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Goad surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Goad have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Goad" Surname 48.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Goad" Surname 26.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Goad" Surname 27.6%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Goad" Surname 12.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Goad?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Goad are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition