Explore the Family Name Goldring
The meaning of Goldring
1. English, German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Middle English, German, or Yiddish elements gold + ring. As an English or German surname it is most probably a nickname for someone who wore a prominent gold ring. As a Jewish surname it is generally an artificial name. 2. English: alternatively, perhaps from an unrecorded Middle English personal name Goldring. History: The name is found in England as early as 1230, when Thomas Goldring is recorded as holding property in Essex and Hertfordshire. The name was quite common in London, Sussex, and Hampshire from early times, and descendants of these bearers are now also established in Canada. The first known bearer in Scotland is Thomas of Goldringe, who held land in Prestwick in 1511. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Shmuel, Benzion, Emanuel, Isadore, Shlomo, Tzvi, Yaacov.
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How common is the last name Goldring in the United States?
The surname Goldring saw an increase in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, moving up in rank from 26,876 in 2000 to 25,459 in 2010. This represents a 5.27% climb in rank over a decade. The count of people with this surname also increased by 14.24%, up from 850 in 2000 to 971 in 2010. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the name experienced a slight growth of 3.13%, from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,876 | #25,459 | 5.27% |
| Count | 850 | 971 | 14.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.33 | 3.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goldring
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Goldring surname identify as White or Black. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a small decrease in both these groups, with the proportion of White individuals dropping by 1.19% and the Black population decreasing by 2.05%. During the same period, there was a significant increase, 119.15%, in the number of individuals who identify with two or more races. There was also a 54.90% increase in the Hispanic population. No data was reported for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.12% | 61.38% | -1.19% |
| Black | 34.59% | 33.88% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.37% | 54.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 2.06% | 119.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |