Explore the Family Name Goelz
The meaning of Goelz
1. German: variant of Geltz. 2. German (Gölz): habitational name from Göls in Holstein or from either of two places, Göl(t)zscha or Göltzschen, in Saxony. 3. Germanized form (Gölz) of Sorbian Gólc (see Goltz 2).
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How common is the last name Goelz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goelz has experienced a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 25,123 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, its rank had fallen to 26,171 — a decrease of approximately 4.17 percent. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 926 in 2000 to 935 in 2010, representing a growth of about 0.97 percent. The proportion of individuals bearing the Goelz surname per 100,000 decreased by 5.88 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,123 | #26,171 | -4.17% |
| Count | 926 | 935 | 0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goelz
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the Goelz surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all (98.06 percent) individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage dropped slightly to 96.04 percent by 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0.76 percent in 2000 to 0.96 percent in 2010. Another notable change is the emergence of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races and as Hispanic, which were not recorded in 2000 but constituted 1.18 percent and 1.60 percent respectively in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.06% | 96.04% | -2.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.96% | 26.32% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |