Explore the Family Name Goldfinger
The meaning of Goldfinger
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Gold ‘gold’ + Finger ‘finger’; perhaps also a nickname for someone who wore a prominent gold ring on his finger. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Chaya, Moshe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goldfinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goldfinger has experienced a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,909th most common surname and dropped to 47,521st place in 2010, signifying a decrease of 3.51 percent. However, this drop in rank didn't correspond with a decrease in individuals with the Goldfinger surname. The count actually increased slightly from 438 people in 2000 to 446 in 2010, which is an increase of 1.83 percent. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k people saw a minor reduction of 6.25 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #47,521 | -3.51% |
| Count | 438 | 446 | 1.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goldfinger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Goldfinger also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of bearers of the Goldfinger surname identified as White, making up 94.98 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.39 percent in 2010, showing a marginal decline of 0.62 percent. Those identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.97 percent to 3.36 percent, a growth of 13.13 percent. The percentage of people who identified as belonging to two or more races also grew from 1.14 percent to 1.35 percent, indicating an 18.42 percent increase. No individuals with the Goldfinger surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.98% | 94.39% | -0.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 3.36% | 13.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.35% | 18.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |