Explore the Family Name Goldhammer
The meaning of Goldhammer
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Gold ‘gold’ + Hammer ‘hammer’. 2. German: variant of Goldammer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goldhammer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Goldhammer slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 47,735 out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 48,995. This represents a -2.64% change. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 417 in 2000 to 430 in 2010, which is an increase of 3.12%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #48,995 | -2.64% |
| Count | 417 | 430 | 3.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goldhammer
When it comes to the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Goldhammer surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominantly White population. In 2000, 95.20% identified as White, growing marginally to 96.51% in 2010. Meanwhile, Hispanic representation decreased from 2.16% in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010. Individuals identifying as of two or more races were only noted in 2000, at 1.44%, but none were reported for 2010. There were no Goldhammers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 96.51% | 1.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 1.86% | -13.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |