Explore the Family Name Golab
The meaning of Golab
Polish (Gołąb): nickname for a mild-mannered or peace-loving man, from Polish gołąb ‘dove’. Compare Golomb. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Danuta, Janina, Jerzy, Pawel, Rafal, Tomasz, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Golab in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Golab moderately increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Golab was ranked 45,735th in popularity with 440 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the count had risen to 464, a growth of 5.45%, elevating the surname's rank to 45,959. Despite the rise in the number of people carrying this surname, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #45,959 | -0.49% |
| Count | 440 | 464 | 5.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Golab
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Golab surname identify as white, with a slight decrease from 97.95% in 2000 to 94.61% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in individuals identifying as Black and those belonging to two or more races. The percentage of Blacks grew from 1.14% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010, while those identifying with two or more races constituted 1.94% by 2010, up from zero in 2000. As for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, their representation remained negligible.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 94.61% | -3.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Black | 1.14% | 1.51% | 32.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |