Explore the Family Name Goedert
The meaning of Goedert
German (Rhineland; Gödert): from the ancient Germanic personal name Godehart composed of the elements gōd ‘good’ or god, got ‘god’ + hard ‘hardy, brave, strong’. It is also found in France (Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: French Michel, Olivier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goedert in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goedert has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 38,395 most popular in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 39,837, marking a decrease of 3.76%. However, despite this dip in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 542 to 551 over the decade, a growth rate of 1.66%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a minor decrease of 5.0% from 0.2 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #39,837 | -3.76% |
| Count | 542 | 551 | 1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goedert
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for the Goedert surname between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, those identifying as Hispanic and of two or more ethnic identities have seen significant increases. Those identifying as Hispanic went from 0.92% to 2.72%, marking a substantial increase of 195.65%. Similarly, those claiming two or more ethnic identities rose from 0.92% to 2.36%, a dramatic change of 156.52%. However, those identifying as white decreased slightly from 96.86% to 94.19%, a drop of -2.76%. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 94.19% | -2.76% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 2.72% | 195.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 2.36% | 156.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |