Explore the Family Name Goin
The meaning of Goin
1. Altered form of Irish or English Gowen. 2. French: variant of Gouin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goin's popularity has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Goin was ranked as the 10,670th most popular surname, with 2,752 individuals carrying it. However, by 2010, its rank fell to 11,907, and there were only 2,629 individuals with the surname—a decrease of 4.47%. The proportion of people named Goin per 100,000 also saw a decline of 12.75% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,670 | #11,907 | -11.59% |
| Count | 2,752 | 2,629 | -4.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.02 | 0.89 | -12.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goin
When looking at the ethnic identity linked to the surname Goin, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages at 90.88 in 2000 and 88.47 in 2010, marking a minor decrease. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 80.09%, rising from 2.11% to 3.80%. Those reporting Black ethnicity increased slightly from 4.29% to 4.79%. The presence of the surname in the Asian/Pacific Islander community decreased significantly, while those identifying with two or more ethnicities increased by 35.57%. For those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was a slight decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.88% | 88.47% | -2.65% |
| Black | 4.29% | 4.79% | 11.66% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 3.8% | 80.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 2.02% | 35.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 0.61% | -6.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.3% | -48.28% |