Explore the Family Name Goley
The meaning of Goley
1. Irish: from Gaelic Ó Gabhlaigh, see Gooley. 2. Americanized form of Slovak Golej: unexplained. 3. Possibly also an Americanized form of Slovenian Golej: variant of Gole.
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How common is the last name Goley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goley has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 22,770th but moved up to 22,471st in 2010, marking a 1.31% change. During the same period, the count of people with the surname also increased from 1,052 to 1,145, indicating an 8.84% rise. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Goley surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,770 | #22,471 | 1.31% |
| Count | 1,052 | 1,145 | 8.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goley
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Goley between 2000 and 2010. The largest growth was observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander group with a 147.76% change, followed by those identifying with two or more races with a 75.81% increase. Meanwhile, the White group saw a slight decrease of -2.55%, whereas the Black group experienced a rise of 9.15%. The Hispanic population with the Goley surname declined by -7.89%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native group decreased by -8.57%. Please note, the percentages for each ethnicity do not add up to 100% due to rounding and the possibility of individuals identifying with multiple ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.83% | 85.59% | -2.55% |
| Black | 6.56% | 7.16% | 9.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.66% | 2.45% | -7.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 2.18% | 75.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 1.66% | 147.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.05% | 0.96% | -8.57% |