Explore the Family Name Goeden
The meaning of Goeden
1. Dutch: variant of Goede. 2. German (also Göden): variant of Goede 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goeden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goeden has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Goeden ranked 32,488 among all surnames and dropped to rank 34,272 in 2010, reflecting a 5.49% decrease. The overall count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally during this decade, from 667 to 662, marking a 0.75% decline. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Goeden per 100,000 people also experienced a drop of 12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,488 | #34,272 | -5.49% |
| Count | 667 | 662 | -0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goeden
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Goeden primarily aligns with the White demographic, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. However, there have been minor shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, virtually all (99.1%) bearers of the surname identified as White, but this figure slightly fell to 97.13% by 2010. The decade also saw the emergence of diversity within bearers of the surname, as by 2010, 0.91% reported having multiple racial identities and another 0.91% identified as Hispanic. There were no reported instances of Goeden being linked to Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.1% | 97.13% | -1.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |