Explore the Family Name Goan
The meaning of Goan
Irish (Tyrone): from Ó Gobhann or Mac an Ghobhainn ‘descendant (or son) of the smith’ (from gobha ‘smith’), see Gowan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Goan has seen a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 56,826 in 2000 to 59,470 in 2010, indicating a 4.65% drop. However, the total count of individuals bearing the surname marginally increased from 336 to 340 during the same period, which is a 1.19% rise. The proportion per 100k population remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #59,470 | -4.65% |
| Count | 336 | 340 | 1.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goan
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Goan surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 4.16%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw an increase from 7.14% to 8.53%, reflecting a change of 19.47%. There was also a notable rise in the Hispanic representation within the Goan surname bearers, escalating from 2.08% to 3.82%, which corresponds to a significant 83.65% escalation. Another noteworthy shift is the appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, which was not present in 2000. The percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either too low or suppressed for privacy reasons, showing no change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.39% | 84.71% | -4.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.14% | 8.53% | 19.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 3.82% | 83.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |