Explore the Family Name Golich
The meaning of Golich
Americanized form of Croatian, Serbian, and Bosniak Golić, Slovenian Golič (see Golic).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Golich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Golich' experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Golich' was ranked 120,330th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 140,157, showing a decrease in popularity of 16.48 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 133 in 2000 to 119 in 2010, reflecting a decline of about 10.53 percent. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100k people fell by 20 percent over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #120,330 | #140,157 | -16.48% |
| Count | 133 | 119 | -10.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Golich
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname 'Golich'. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 98.50 in 2000 to 99.16 in 2010. There is no recorded change in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this timeframe, indicating that these ethnic identities remain unassociated with the surname 'Golich' based on the available data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.5% | 99.16% | 0.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |