Explore the Family Name Goffe
The meaning of Goffe
English (Warwickshire and Hampshire): variant of Goff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goffe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Goffe has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Goffe was ranked 43,463 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had moved up to 42,094, marking a change of 3.15 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 468 to 516 during this decade, a rise of 10.26 percent. However, the proportion of people named Goffe per 100,000 remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,463 | #42,094 | 3.15% |
| Count | 468 | 516 | 10.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goffe
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Goffe, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Goffes identifying as White decreased by 16.32 percent, while the Black population increased by 21.82 percent. There was also a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.28 percent to 2.52 percent. The category of 'Two or more races' saw a growth of 31.25 percent. No Goffes identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.68% | 50.78% | -16.32% |
| Black | 36.11% | 43.99% | 21.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 2.52% | 31.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.52% | 96.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |