Explore the Family Name Goldsworthy
The meaning of Goldsworthy
English: habitational name from Goldworthy in Parkham (Devon).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goldsworthy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goldsworthy has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 22,322 in popularity with 1,077 individuals using this surname. However, by 2010, it slipped to rank 22,663 despite an increase in count to 1,132 people. The proportion per 100k also experienced a decrease of 5.0 percent over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,322 | #22,663 | -1.53% |
| Count | 1,077 | 1,132 | 5.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goldsworthy
The ethnicity associated with the surname Goldsworthy has seen some changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of bearers of the surname identified as White—96.29 percent in 2000 and 94.70 percent in 2010—there were notable increases in other ethnic identities. The Hispanic category saw an 18.10 percent increase, rising from 2.32 percent to 2.74 percent. Those identifying with two or more races also increased by 15.48 percent, moving from 0.84 percent to 0.97 percent. Interestingly, for the first time in 2010, 0.88 percent identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. No data was reported for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 94.7% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 2.74% | 18.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 0.97% | 15.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |