Explore the Family Name Golas
The meaning of Golas
Polish: nickname from golas ‘naked man’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Danuta.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Golas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Golas has seen a slight dip in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 32,059 and by 2010, it fell to 33,567, signifying a decrease of 4.7%. However, the count of individuals with this surname remained steady at 679 between both years. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decline from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010, marking an 8% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,059 | #33,567 | -4.7% |
| Count | 679 | 679 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Golas
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Golas, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts. In 2000, those identifying as White held the highest percentage at 94.7%, which slightly decreased to 93.37% by 2010. In contrast, those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase of 100.52%, growing from 1.91% in 2000 to 3.83% in 2010. The population identifying as two or more ethnicities slipped from 2.65% to 1.47%, a -44.53% change. There was also a recorded presence of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity in 2010 that hadn't been present in 2000. The count for Black identity and American Indian and Alaskan Native identity remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.7% | 93.37% | -1.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 3.83% | 100.52% |
| Two or More Races | 2.65% | 1.47% | -44.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |