Explore the Family Name Golde
The meaning of Golde
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish female personal name Golde meaning ‘gold’. 2. German: from a short form of any of several ancient Germanic personal names composed of gold ‘gold’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hellmut, Erwin. Jewish Hirsch.
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How common is the last name Golde in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Golde has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Golde was ranked as the 41,657th most popular surname, while in 2010, it fell to 44,957th place. This represents a decline of approximately 7.92%. Furthermore, the count of people carrying the Golde surname also dropped by about 3.05% from 492 in 2000 to 477 in 2010. The proportion of this surname per 100k people decreased by 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #44,957 | -7.92% |
| Count | 492 | 477 | -3.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Golde
The ethnicity breakdown of individuals with the surname Golde remains largely consistent from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A high majority identify as White, making up 90.85% in 2000 and slightly declining to 90.57% in 2010. There are minor changes among other ethnicities. The Hispanic representation increased from 4.67% in 2000 to 5.66% in 2010. Similarly, the Black community saw a slight increase from 1.42% to 1.47%. However, those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease from 2.44% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010. The data shows no change for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.85% | 90.57% | -0.31% |
| Hispanic | 4.67% | 5.66% | 21.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.44% | 1.89% | -22.54% |
| Black | 1.42% | 1.47% | 3.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |