Explore the Family Name Golin
The meaning of Golin
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from the village of Golna in Belarus. 2. American shortened form of any Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) name beginning with Golin-, for example Goliński (see Golinski 1) or Golinski 2. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Musya, Shoshana.
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How common is the last name Golin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Golin has seen a decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, Golin was ranked 55,971st in popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to 65,593rd—a drop of 17.19%. The count of individuals with this last name also dropped from 342 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, a decrease of 11.7%. The proportion of people named Golin per 100,000 fell by 23.08%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #65,593 | -17.19% |
| Count | 342 | 302 | -11.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Golin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Golin, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White—accounting for 96.20% in 2000 and slightly falling to 95.36% in 2010. A small percentage (1.75%) identified as Hispanic in 2000, but this representation disappeared completely by 2010. Interestingly, there was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity related to this surname in 2000, but by 2010, they accounted for 1.66%. There were no recorded instances of Golin being associated with Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying as two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 95.36% | -0.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |