Explore the Family Name Goldfine
The meaning of Goldfine
Americanized form of Jewish Goldfein ‘fine as gold’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Isadore, Meyer. German Erwin, Frieda.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goldfine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Goldfine' has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, Goldfine moved up from 53191 in 2000 to 52482 in 2010, reflecting a 1.33% improvement in its standing. The count of individuals with the last name Goldfine also increased during this period, growing by 8.22% from 365 to 395. However, the proportion per 100k people saw a decrease of 7.14%, moving from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #52,482 | 1.33% |
| Count | 365 | 395 | 8.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goldfine
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data about the ethnicity associated with the surname 'Goldfine'. The majority of people with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.26% over the decade, reaching 96.96% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic constituted 1.64% in 2000, decreasing to 1.52% in 2010. A small percentage (1.37%) reported having two or more ethnic identities in 2000, but this figure was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 96.96% | 0.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 1.52% | -7.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |