Explore the Family Name Goffinet
The meaning of Goffinet
French: diminutive of Goffin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goffinet in the United States?
The surname Goffinet has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the last decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Goffinet was the 33,876th most popular surname, with 634 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, however, its rank had risen to 32,750, with the count of people named Goffinet increasing to 701. This represents a growth rate of 10.57%, although the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,876 | #32,750 | 3.32% |
| Count | 634 | 701 | 10.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goffinet
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the Goffinet surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a majority identifying as White, with the proportion being 95.43% in 2000 and falling slightly to 92.15% in 2010. The Hispanic community also saw an increase in the count of Goffinets, rising by 35.71% from 2.52% in 2000 to 3.42% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races also appeared in the 2010 data, accounting for 3.28% of Goffinets. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native was either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.43% | 92.15% | -3.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 3.42% | 35.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |