Explore the Family Name Goldey
The meaning of Goldey
English: variant of Goldie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goldey in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Goldey surname has seen a slight decline in popularity over the span of a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 50,468th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to 55,255th, marking a decrease of approximately 9.49%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also fell slightly from 389 to 372 during this period, representing a change of -4.37%. Consequently, the proportion of the population with the Goldey surname per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #55,255 | -9.49% |
| Count | 389 | 372 | -4.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goldey
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the Goldey surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most individuals with this last name identify as white. This group accounted for 97.94% of those bearing the Goldey surname in 2000 and 96.77% in 2010, denoting a small decrease of 1.19% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Goldey surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 96.77% | -1.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |