Explore the Family Name Goldthwaite
The meaning of Goldthwaite
English: habitational name, probably from Guilthwaite in South Yorkshire, which is named in Old Norse with gil ‘ravine’ + thveit ‘meadow’. However, the modern surname is more associated with Essex than Yorkshire, suggesting the possibility of some other source, now lost.
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How common is the last name Goldthwaite in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goldthwaite saw a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,678 with 521 people bearing this last name. This number increased marginally by 2010, with 524 individuals sporting the Goldthwaite surname, pushing its rank to 41,501. Despite the rise in individuals with this last name, the proportion per 100k fell by 5.26%, indicating that while more people have this surname, its overall prevalence in comparison with other surnames has slightly decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #41,501 | -4.59% |
| Count | 521 | 524 | 0.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goldthwaite
Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Goldthwaite surname in the same time period. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage reduced minimally from 92.32% in 2000 to 89.50% in 2010. Those identifying as Black or having two or more races increased their representation among the Goldthwaites over the decade. The Black population grew by 15.84%, while those of mixed race saw a substantial uptick of 48.70%. Additionally, a small Hispanic population emerged, representing 2.10% of the Goldthwaites in 2010. No individuals were found to be of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.32% | 89.5% | -3.05% |
| Black | 4.61% | 5.34% | 15.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 2.29% | 48.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |