Explore the Family Name Golia
The meaning of Golia
1. Italian: nickname for a very large man, from the Biblical personal name Golia ‘Goliath’, or from the personal name Golia ‘Goliath’. 2. Americanized form of Slovenian Golja: topographic name derived from gol ‘bare, treeless’. Compare Goglia 2. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Annamaria, Gino, Nunzio, Oreste, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name Golia in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Golia has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Golia ranked 50,366 in popularity with 390 individuals carrying the name, while by 2010 it dropped to rank 85,659 with only 218 individuals identified with this surname. This represents a drastic drop by 70.07% in its ranking and a reduction of 44.1% in the count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #85,659 | -70.07% |
| Count | 390 | 218 | -44.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.07 | -50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Golia
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Golia also changed slightly over the same decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with the Golia surname were identified as White in both 2000 (86.67%) and 2010 (84.40%), although there was a small decrease of 2.62%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an increase from 3.59% in 2000 to 5.05% in 2010, indicating growth by 40.67%. There was also an increase amongst those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native from 3.33% to 4.59%, representing a rise of 37.84%. However, the percentage of people with this surname who identified as having two or more races and Black decreased to zero by 2010. The Hispanic category saw a minor decrease from 2.31% to 2.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.67% | 84.4% | -2.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.59% | 5.05% | 40.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.33% | 4.59% | 37.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 2.29% | -0.87% |
| Two or More Races | 2.82% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.28% | 0% | 0% |