Explore the Family Name Goldwasser
The meaning of Goldwasser
1. German: topographic name for someone who lived by a stream where gold was found, from Middle High German golt ‘gold’ + wazzer ‘water’, or possibly a metonymic occupational name for a gold panner. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Gold ‘gold’ + Wasser ‘water’. Compare Goldwater. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Eliezer, Hyman, Isadore, Meir.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goldwasser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goldwasser has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,572nd in popularity and increased to the 35,395th position by 2010, marking a 3.22 percent change. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 577 in 2000 to 636 in 2010, representing a 10.23 percent growth. The proportion of people named Goldwasser per 100k increased by 4.76 percent, moving from 0.21 to 0.22 over the ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,572 | #35,395 | 3.22% |
| Count | 577 | 636 | 10.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goldwasser
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Goldwasser identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.36 percent to 95.13 percent. Hispanic representation among the Goldwassers marginally decreased by 4.07 percent, going from 2.95 percent to 2.83 percent. Interestingly, in 2010, some individuals identified with two or more races, which was not the case in 2000. There were no Goldwassers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010 according to the available data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 95.13% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 2.83% | -4.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |