Explore the Family Name Goffin
The meaning of Goffin
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational from German Hopfen ‘hops’. The initial g is due to Russian influence, since Russian has no h and alters it to g in borrowed words and names. 2. French and Walloon: from a pet form of the personal name Godefroy. 3. French and Walloon: possibly also a nickname from a diminutive of Old French goffe ‘heavy, coarse’. 4. English (Norfolk and Suffolk): from the Middle English personal name Goffin, a diminutive of Goff.
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How common is the last name Goffin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goffin ranks 55,741 in popularity as of 2010, a drop from its 2000 ranking of 51,352. This represents an 8.55% decrease in rank over a decade. The count of individuals with this surname has also slightly decreased from 381 to 368 between 2000 and 2010, marking a decrease of 3.41%. The proportion per 100,000 people has accordingly fallen by 14.29%, from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #55,741 | -8.55% |
| Count | 381 | 368 | -3.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goffin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Goffin surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 83.46% to 81.52%. The Hispanic population saw a significant increase, rising by 33.15% from 1.84% to 2.45%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black also increased, going from 13.91% to 14.95%, which is a 7.48% change. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.46% | 81.52% | -2.32% |
| Black | 13.91% | 14.95% | 7.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 2.45% | 33.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |