Explore the Family Name Goede
The meaning of Goede
1. North German (also Göde) and Dutch: from a short form of any of the ancient Germanic personal names formed with god, got ‘god’ or gōd ‘good’ (e.g. Gottfried). 2. German (Göde): habitational name from a place near Bautzen in Lusatia called Göda. 3. Germanized form (Göde) of Sorbian Goda: from a short form of the Old Sorbian personal name Godisław, based on the Old Slavic element god ‘to do good, to please’ (from goditi). 4. Dutch: nickname for a good and kindly man, from goed ‘good’. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Hans, Helmuth.
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How common is the last name Goede in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Goede' experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Goede surname ranked 30,352 in popularity with a count of 727, but by 2010, its ranking had slipped to 31,906 even though the number of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable at 723. This represents a decrease in popularity of 5.12% and a count change of -0.55%. The proportion of people with the Goede surname per 100,000 also decreased by 7.41%, from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,352 | #31,906 | -5.12% |
| Count | 727 | 723 | -0.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goede
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that those bearing the Goede surname were predominantly White, although there was a slight decrease in this ethnic identity from 96.29% in 2000 to 94.19% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic showed the most significant increase, from 2.34% in 2000 to 3.46% in 2010, which is a growth rate of 47.86%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a drop from 0.96% to zero during this period, while the two or more races category increased from zero to 0.83%. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained steady at zero throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 94.19% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 3.46% | 47.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |