Explore the Family Name Goens
The meaning of Goens
1. Altered form of Irish or English Gowens. 2. German (also Göns): habitational name from Gödens in East Frisia, Lower Saxony. This surname is very rare in Germany. 3. Flemish: patronymic from Goen.
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How common is the last name Goens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Goens has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Goens was ranked 25,945th in terms of frequency and this ranking fell by 6.56% to 27,646th in 2010. The actual count of people with the surname also dropped slightly from 889 in 2000 to 870 in 2010, a decrease of 2.14%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Goens per 100,000 reduced by 12.12% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,945 | #27,646 | -6.56% |
| Count | 889 | 870 | -2.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.29 | -12.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goens
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Goens, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The surname's largest ethnic association was with White individuals, although this category saw a slight decrease from 76.38% in 2000 to 73.79% in 2010. Meanwhile, representation among Black individuals increased from 15.86% to 16.55%. The proportion of Goens individuals identifying as Hispanic also increased significantly by 38.40%, albeit from a smaller base of 3.49% in 2000 to 4.83% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase, from 3.26% to 3.56%. No Goens identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.38% | 73.79% | -3.39% |
| Black | 15.86% | 16.55% | 4.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.49% | 4.83% | 38.4% |
| Two or More Races | 3.26% | 3.56% | 9.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |