Explore the Family Name Goller
The meaning of Goller
German: 1. from Middle High German goller, koller ‘neck cover, sleeveless vest’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of such garments. 2. habitational name for someone from Gollern or Gollau, both in Lower Saxony. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Ingo, Siegfried, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Goller in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Goller saw a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank fell from 22,934 in 2000 to 27,081 in 2010, marking an 18.08% drop. During that same period, the count also declined by 14.2%, going from 1,042 to 894. As a result, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped from 0.39 to 0.3, a reduction of 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,934 | #27,081 | -18.08% |
| Count | 1,042 | 894 | -14.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.3 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goller
The ethnic identity linked with the surname Goller also experienced changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a decrease in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.86% to 0.78%) and White (from 96.45% to 95.08%). However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable rise, increasing by 203.13% from 0.96% to 2.91%. Those identifying as two or more races also increased slightly from 0.86% to 1.01%. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with both groups maintaining a 0% identification rate.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 95.08% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 2.91% | 203.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.01% | 17.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 0.78% | -9.3% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |