Explore the Family Name Goering
The meaning of Goering
German (Göring): 1. variant of Gehring. 2. topographic name derived from Slavic gora ‘mountain, hill’. Compare Goring.
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How common is the last name Goering in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Goering has slightly declined in ranking from 14,127th place in 2000 to 14,172nd place in 2010, a change of -0.32%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 8.44% during that same period, from 1954 to 2119, while the proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.72.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,127 | #14,172 | -0.32% |
| Count | 1,954 | 2,119 | 8.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goering
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Goering also saw certain shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of Goerings were White (96.47%), followed by those of Hispanic ethnicity (1.38%). By 2010, while a large percentage of Goerings were still White, the figure had decreased slightly to 94.20%. The number of Hispanics also increased significantly by 122.46%, reaching 3.07%. Additionally, more Goerings identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and of two or more races, with increases of 60.71% and 45.98%, respectively. The figures for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 94.2% | -2.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 3.07% | 122.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 1.27% | 45.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.9% | 60.71% |
| Black | 0.36% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.36% | 0% | 0% |