Explore the Family Name Golan
The meaning of Golan
1. Jewish (Israeli): artificial name from the name of the Golan Heights in Israel. The placename is mentioned in several places in the Bible (e.g. I Chronicles 6:71). 2. Polish: nickname derived from goły ‘naked, bare, or bald’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Elchanan, Zeev, Aviva, Avi, Moshe, Nachum, Anat, Ari, Arie, Arieh, Aryeh, Asaf.
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How common is the last name Golan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Golan has seen a rise in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,700th and went up to 27,185th by 2010, reflecting a 5.28% increase. The count of people named Golan also rose from 781 to 890 during the same period, marking a substantial increment of 13.96%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k of the population with this surname experienced a slight growth of 3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,700 | #27,185 | 5.28% |
| Count | 781 | 890 | 13.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.3 | 3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Golan
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift in the distribution among those carrying the Golan surname from 2000 to 2010. While the percentage of individuals identifying as White slightly decreased from 89.24% to 88.99%, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic observed a significant increase of 35.48%, going from 5.89% to 7.98%. Individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent and those identifying with two or more races saw a drop in their respective proportions. The percentage for the former dropped entirely to 0, while the latter declined by 71.88%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black within this surname went from nonexistent in 2000, to 1.46% in 2010. There were no changes for those self-identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.24% | 88.99% | -0.28% |
| Hispanic | 5.89% | 7.98% | 35.48% |
| Black | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.2% | 0.9% | -71.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.66% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |