Explore the Family Name Goedken
The meaning of Goedken
Shortened form of German Goedeken, a patronymic from Goedeke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goedken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Goedken has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Goedken ranked as the 44,430th most popular surname, and by 2010, it moved up in rank to 43,511th. The count of people with this surname also rose during this time period, from 456 in 2000 to 496 in 2010, an increase of 8.77%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 did not fluctuate and remained at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,430 | #43,511 | 2.07% |
| Count | 456 | 496 | 8.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goedken
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals with the surname Goedken identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this ethnic identity, from 99.56% in 2000 to 97.98% in 2010. The census also shows new representation among Asian/Pacific Islanders in 2010, accounting for 1.21% of individuals with this surname. There was no change or data suppression in other ethnic identities such as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.56% | 97.98% | -1.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |