Explore the Family Name Goffney
The meaning of Goffney
Irish: variant of Gaffney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goffney in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goffney held a steady rank of 39,052 in terms of popularity in both 2000 and 2010, indicating no change in its rank over this decade. The count however, increased from 531 in 2000 to 564 in 2010, showing a growth of 6.21%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100k people slightly decreased by 5%, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,052 | #39,052 | 0% |
| Count | 531 | 564 | 6.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goffney
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnicity of individuals carrying the Goffney surname. In 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as Black, accounting for 91.15% in 2000 and increasing to 92.38% in 2010. Those identifying as White made up 4.14% in 2000, but decreased to 3.37% by 2010. Individuals of two or more ethnic identities represented a small percentage, yet saw a slight increase from 2.26% in 2000 to 2.30% in 2010. Lastly, those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase from 1.13% in 2000 to 1.24% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91.15% | 92.38% | 1.35% |
| White | 4.14% | 3.37% | -18.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 2.3% | 1.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.24% | 9.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |