Explore the Family Name Goga
The meaning of Goga
1. Slovak: probably a nickname from the same root as Gogol. 2. Czech: presumably a nickname from Middle High German gogel ‘lively, boisterous, frolicsome’. Alternatively, it may be of Slovak origin (see above). 3. Albanian: ethnic name or nickname from the archaic/informal term gogë (definite form goga) ‘Vlach, Aromanian, foreigner’ (see Vlachos), figuratively also ‘boorish, crude’. 4. Romanian and Albanian: from a vernacular short form of the personal name Romanian Gheorghe, Albanian Jorgo (see George). 5. In some cases possibly also an American shortened (or Greek feminine) form of Greek Gogas: of Albanian origin (see 3 above).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goga has seen an increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 47,120 with a count of 424, or a proportion of 0.16 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had improved to 42,237 and the count increased to 514, reflecting a proportion of 0.17 per 100,000. This represents a significant change, with a ranking improvement of 10.36 percent and an increase in count by 21.23 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #42,237 | 10.36% |
| Count | 424 | 514 | 21.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goga
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Goga also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 92.69 percent to 90.86 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a remarkable increase, going from 1.65 percent to 3.70 percent, a change of 124.24 percent. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also rose slightly from 1.42 percent to 1.56 percent. However, the representation of those identifying with two or more races decreased from 3.07 percent to 2.14 percent. The proportions for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.69% | 90.86% | -1.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 3.7% | 124.24% |
| Two or More Races | 3.07% | 2.14% | -30.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.42% | 1.56% | 9.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |