Explore the Family Name Goldsby
The meaning of Goldsby
English: apparently a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place, probably in southern or eastern England unless it is a variant of Goldsborough due to early migration.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goldsby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goldsby has shown a slight decline in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 15,785th in popularity and by 2010, it had fallen to 16,494th. However, this drop in rank did not correlate with a decrease in the number of individuals with the surname; in fact, the count actually increased from 1,695 to 1,742 between 2000 and 2010. Nevertheless, the proportion of people named Goldsby per 100,000 decreased by 6.35 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,785 | #16,494 | -4.49% |
| Count | 1,695 | 1,742 | 2.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.59 | -6.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goldsby
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were changes in the ethnic identity of people with the surname Goldsby between 2000 and 2010. The largest increase was observed among those who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native, rising from 0.59 percent to 1.38 percent - an impressive 133.90 percent change. Other notable increases include those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, increasing by 45.76 percent and 40.57 percent respectively. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races also rose by 9.54 percent. Meanwhile, the proportions of those identifying as White and Black saw minor fluctuations, with the former dropping slightly by 4.47 percent and the latter increasing marginally by 0.91 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 46.37% | 46.79% | 0.91% |
| White | 48.55% | 46.38% | -4.47% |
| Two or More Races | 2.83% | 3.1% | 9.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.49% | 40.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 1.38% | 133.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.86% | 45.76% |