Explore the Family Name Goldson
The meaning of Goldson
English: variant of Golson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goldson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Goldson saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Goldson was ranked as the 27,970th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 29,719th position, marking a 6.25% decrease in rank. The census also recorded a drop in the number of people with this surname, from 807 in 2000 to 792 in 2010, reflecting a 1.86% decline in count. Consequently, the proportion of people with the last name Goldson per 100k population also experienced a reduction of 10.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,970 | #29,719 | -6.25% |
| Count | 807 | 792 | -1.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goldson
On the matter of ethnic identity associated with the Goldson surname, it's been observed that the majority identified as Black, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There was an increase in this group from 67.66% in 2000 to 69.95% in 2010. The White ethnicity category saw a minor decrease from 23.42% to 22.73%, whereas those identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant decline from 4.58% to 2.90%. The portion of individuals identifying as two or more races also slightly decreased. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories held steady at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 67.66% | 69.95% | 3.38% |
| White | 23.42% | 22.73% | -2.95% |
| Two or More Races | 3.84% | 3.66% | -4.69% |
| Hispanic | 4.58% | 2.9% | -36.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |