Explore the Family Name Goeres
The meaning of Goeres
North German (Göres): from a shortened form of the Latin personal name Gregorius (see Gregory, and compare Gorr). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Markus.
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How common is the last name Goeres in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goeres has seen a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 81,100 but by 2010, it had slipped to 96,368, which is a decrease of approximately 18.83 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also trended downward during this period, dropping from 217 in 2000 to 189 in 2010, equating to a 12.9 percent decrease. The proportion of people named Goeres per 100,000 decreased by 25 percent from 0.08 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #96,368 | -18.83% |
| Count | 217 | 189 | -12.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goeres
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Goeres surname was primarily associated with those identifying as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 94.47 percent and 94.18 percent respectively. The percentage change was negligible at -0.31. Interestingly, there was an observable shift within other ethnic identities. In 2000, 3.23 percent identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, however, that number dropped to zero by 2010. Simultaneously, those who identify as Two or more races emerged in 2010 at 3.17 percent, where this category wasn't present in 2000. Categories for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.47% | 94.18% | -0.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |