Explore the Family Name Goggins
The meaning of Goggins
Irish (Cork and Mayo): variant of Goggin (from Mac Cogadháin; see Coogan) with English excrescent -s. Compare Googins.
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How common is the last name Goggins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goggins saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 10,208 out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to rank 10,979. Despite this drop in ranking, the number of individuals carrying the Goggins surname remained steady at 2,897 during both census years. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Goggins per 100,000 decreased by about 8.41% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,208 | #10,979 | -7.55% |
| Count | 2,897 | 2,897 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.07 | 0.98 | -8.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goggins
In terms of ethnicity, the distribution underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals with the Goggins surname who identified as White decreased slightly from 54.16% to 50.64%. The Hispanic representation, however, more than doubled, rising from 1.42% to 3.18%. Those identifying as Black saw a small increase from 41.56% to 42.94%, while those identifying with two or more races increased notably, from 1.79% to 2.62%. Meanwhile, the proportions of Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the Goggins surname experienced declines by 32.69% and 49.09% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.16% | 50.64% | -6.5% |
| Black | 41.56% | 42.94% | 3.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 3.18% | 123.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 2.62% | 46.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.35% | -32.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0.28% | -49.09% |