Explore the Family Name Goar
The meaning of Goar
1. Scottish (Orkney): possibly a nickname from Old Norse gor ‘filth’. 2. Scottish: alternatively, a variant of Gore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goar witnessed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Goar ranked 31,774th in terms of popularity, with a count of 687 bearers. By 2010, it had slipped to a rank of 33,316 with one less individual (686) bearing the surname, marking an almost negligible decline of 0.15%. The proportion of individuals named Goar per 100,000 people also decreased by 8% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,774 | #33,316 | -4.85% |
| Count | 687 | 686 | -0.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goar
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Goar. A significant portion of individuals with this name identify as White, although there was a small decrease from 83.70% in 2000 to 80.76% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with the surname increased markedly from 2.62% to 3.79%, a change of 44.66%. Those identifying as Black saw a slight increase, going from 11.79% in 2000 to 11.95% in 2010. Interestingly, despite having no representation in 2000, by 2010, the surname Goar was borne by some individuals identifying with two or more races. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native representation fell to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.7% | 80.76% | -3.51% |
| Black | 11.79% | 11.95% | 1.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 3.79% | 44.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.02% | 0% | 0% |