Explore the Family Name Goldsboro
The meaning of Goldsboro
Altered form of English Goldsborough.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goldsboro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goldsboro has observed a change in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,971st and increased to 59,017th by 2010, marking a decrease in popularity by 5.44%. The count of individuals with this surname remained nearly consistent with 342 in 2000 and slightly increased to 343 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a drop from 0.13 to 0.12 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #59,017 | -5.44% |
| Count | 342 | 343 | 0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goldsboro
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Goldsboro also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group identified as Black, which accounted for 55.85% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 54.23% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased from 32.75% to 35.28%. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic was reported for the first time in 2010 at 3.50%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in either census year. The percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native and those identifying with two or more races both saw decreases during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.85% | 54.23% | -2.9% |
| White | 32.75% | 35.28% | 7.73% |
| Two or More Races | 4.68% | 4.08% | -12.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.5% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.8% | 2.92% | -23.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |