Explore the Family Name Goehner
The meaning of Goehner
Swiss German and German (Göhner): probably an occupational name for a tub maker, from Middle High German gon ‘vat, tub, container for liquids’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goehner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goehner has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 51,809th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 57,101st spot, a change of -10.21%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also decreased from 377 to 357, marking a -5.31% change. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Goehner per 100,000 U.S. citizens fell from 0.14 to 0.12, a change of -14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #57,101 | -10.21% |
| Count | 377 | 357 | -5.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goehner
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Goehner, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a few changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Goehners identifying as White increased slightly from 91.78% to 92.44%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 2.92% to 5.60%. A notable decrease was observed in the percentage of Goehners identifying with two or more races, which dipped from 4.77% to 1.68%. There were no recorded Goehners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.78% | 92.44% | 0.72% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 5.6% | 91.78% |
| Two or More Races | 4.77% | 1.68% | -64.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |