Explore the Family Name Goellner
The meaning of Goellner
German (Göllner): occupational name for someone who worked with gold (a refiner, jeweler, or gilder), from an agent derivative of Old High German gold ‘gold’. Some characteristic forenames: German Dietmar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goellner in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goellner has shown a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Goellner was ranked 48,567 in popularity but jumped to rank 45,886 by 2010 — an increase of 5.52%. Similarly, the count of this surname increased from 408 individuals in 2000 to 465 in 2010, a growth of 13.97%. The proportion of people with the Goellner surname per 100,000 also rose slightly by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #45,886 | 5.52% |
| Count | 408 | 465 | 13.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goellner
The second set of data from the Decennial U.S. Census reflects the changes in the ethnic identity of those with the Goellner surname within the same decade. In 2000, 98.53% identified as White which decreased slightly to 96.77% by 2010. There was no representation of Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities either year. Notably, there was a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander representation, rising to 1.29% in 2010 from none in 2000. There were no changes in individuals identifying with two or more races, maintaining at 0% for both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.53% | 96.77% | -1.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |