Explore the Family Name Goans
The meaning of Goans
Possibly an altered form of German Gans or Ganz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goans in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Goans' decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010, with its rank falling from 38,464 to 38,948, a change of -1.26%. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased by 4.62%, from 541 in 2000 to 566 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the 'Goans' surname per 100,000 people dropped by 5.0% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,464 | #38,948 | -1.26% |
| Count | 541 | 566 | 4.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goans
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the 'Goans' surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White fell slightly from 94.64% to 92.58%, while those identifying as Hispanic almost doubled from 1.85% to 3.53%. The number of people with this surname who identify with two or more races also increased significantly, growing by 39.41% to reach 2.83% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of 'Goans' identifying as Black saw a decline, dropping from 1.48% to 0.88%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.64% | 92.58% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 3.53% | 90.81% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 2.83% | 39.41% |
| Black | 1.48% | 0.88% | -40.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |