Explore the Family Name Golis
The meaning of Golis
Polish, Slovak, and Czech: nickname from the Polish adjective goły (and from its northern Slovak and Czech dialect variants) ‘naked, bare’. Alternatively, it may be derived from golić ‘to shave’ (compare Golish).
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How common is the last name Golis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Golis experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,569 in popularity, falling to a rank of 82,044 in 2010, indicating a drop of approximately 19.65%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 268 in 2000 to 230 in 2010, a change of about -14.18%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.1 individuals named Golis in 2000, which dropped to 0.08 in 2010, a decrease of around 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #82,044 | -19.65% |
| Count | 268 | 230 | -14.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Golis
The ethnic identity associated with the Golis surname has seen certain shifts between 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of the Golis population identified as White at 74.25%, a proportion that grew slightly to 81.3% by 2010. Those identifying their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander fell from 9.70% to 6.96% over the decade. There was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, which jumped from 3.36% to 6.09%. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a dramatic decrease, dropping from 12.69% to 5.22%. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, registering zero in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.25% | 81.3% | 9.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.7% | 6.96% | -28.25% |
| Two or More Races | 3.36% | 6.09% | 81.25% |
| Hispanic | 12.69% | 5.22% | -58.87% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |