Explore the Family Name Goeringer
The meaning of Goeringer
German (Göringer): variant of Göring (see Goering). Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Erwin, Ewald, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goeringer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goeringer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 57,849th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 60,636th position, marking a change of -4.82%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Goeringer increased marginally from 329 in 2000 to 332 in 2010. This shows a growth rate of 0.91%, however, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #60,636 | -4.82% |
| Count | 329 | 332 | 0.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goeringer
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Goeringer identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of Goeringers identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of -0.59% over the decade. The data also indicates a small portion of Goeringers identifying as Hispanic, which grew from 2.13% in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010, a significant increase of 27.23%. There were no Goeringers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 96.69% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 2.71% | 27.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |