Explore the Family Name Goe
The meaning of Goe
1. Korean: variant of Ko 8. 2. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 高, see Gao 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Goe" has shown a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 31,563 in terms of popularity and rose to the rank of 30,630 by 2010, indicating a change of 2.96 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 693 to 761 during the decade, showing a growth rate of approximately 9.81 percent. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the figure remained static at 0.26, suggesting that the general population growth kept pace with the increase in the number of people named Goe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,563 | #30,630 | 2.96% |
| Count | 693 | 761 | 9.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goe
Moving on to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Goe" between 2000 and 2010. People identifying as White decreased from 87.59 percent to 77.92 percent, while those identifying as Black nearly doubled from 5.05 percent to 10.78 percent. There was also a notable increase in people of mixed race, with the percentage rising from 2.60 to 4.20. Interestingly, no one identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, whereas Asian/Pacific Islander made an appearance in 2010 with a small percentage of 3.81.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.59% | 77.92% | -11.04% |
| Black | 5.05% | 10.78% | 113.47% |
| Two or More Races | 2.6% | 4.2% | 61.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.81% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |