Explore the Family Name Gohman
The meaning of Gohman
Americanized form of German Göhmann: nickname for a farmer or country dweller, from Middle High German göu, geu ‘region, country’ + man ‘man’ (see Gau 1), or, in the north, possibly a topographic name from the field name An der Gö ‘at the water meadow’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gohman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gohman was ranked 47,026th in terms of popularity in the year 2000, but slightly dropped to 47,966th in 2010. This represents a 2.0% decrease in rank over the ten-year period. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 425 in 2000 to 441 in 2010, showing a growth of approximately 3.76%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100k people declined by 6.25%, moving from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #47,966 | -2% |
| Count | 425 | 441 | 3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gohman
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gohman. In 2000, almost all individuals with this surname identified as White (98.35%). By 2010, this figure had dropped slightly to 96.83%, indicating a minor change in the ethnic makeup of those with the Gohman surname. Interestingly, in 2010, there was also a small percentage (1.59%) who identified as having two or more races. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 96.83% | -1.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |