Explore the Family Name Goldwire
The meaning of Goldwire
Jewish: possibly an Americanized form (translation into English) of Jewish Goldrath (from German) or Goldendrut (from Yiddish dialect), both meaning ‘golden wire’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goldwire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goldwire has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 30352nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 29822nd spot, marking a 1.75% change. The count of individuals with this surname similarly increased by 8.39%, from 727 in 2000 to 788 in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100k remained steady, at 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,352 | #29,822 | 1.75% |
| Count | 727 | 788 | 8.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goldwire
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Goldwire surname identified as Black, accounting for 84.32% in 2000 and 84.26% in 2010. The representation of White individuals fell by 22.93%, from 11.69% in 2000 to 9.01% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 57.26%, moving from 2.34% in 2000 to 3.68% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a significant increase, jumping 130.91% to reach 2.54% in 2010, up from 1.1% in 2000. Asians/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives did not register any percentage in either year, possibly due to suppressed data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84.32% | 84.26% | -0.07% |
| White | 11.69% | 9.01% | -22.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 3.68% | 57.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 2.54% | 130.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |