Explore the Family Name Goldsborough
The meaning of Goldsborough
English: habitational name from either of two places in North Yorkshire called Goldsborough. One, near Knaresborough, is named from the Old English personal name Godel + Old English burh ‘fortified place’. The other, near Whitby, is named from the Old English personal name Golda + burh.
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How common is the last name Goldsborough in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Goldsborough has seen a moderate increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 20,138 with a count of 1,231, corresponding to a proportion of 0.46 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 19,614 with an increased count of 1,375, lifting the proportion to 0.47 per 100k. This indicates a rise in popularity by 2.6% and an upswing in count by 11.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,138 | #19,614 | 2.6% |
| Count | 1,231 | 1,375 | 11.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.47 | 2.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goldsborough
In terms of ethnic identities associated with the surname Goldsborough, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (70.67%), followed by Black (25.26%). A small percentage identified as having two or more races (2.11%) or being Hispanic (1.38%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as White (67.93%) and minor increases in those identifying as Black (25.31%), Hispanic (2.25%), and those with two or more races (3.42%). Additionally, for the first time, individuals began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.58%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.51%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.67% | 67.93% | -3.88% |
| Black | 25.26% | 25.31% | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 3.42% | 62.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.25% | 63.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |