Explore the Family Name Golman
The meaning of Golman
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a barber, from Yiddish goln ‘to shave’ + man ‘man’. 2. Americanized form of East German Gollmann: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Golm in Brandenburg, Mecklenburg, and Pomerania.
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How common is the last name Golman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Golman saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Golman ranked as the 72,237th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 95,115th place, marking a drop of 31.67%. In terms of count, the number of people with the Golman surname decreased from 251 in 2000 to 192 in 2010, signifying a decline of 23.51%. The proportion of Golmans per 100,000 people also fell from 0.09 to 0.07, a reduction of 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #95,115 | -31.67% |
| Count | 251 | 192 | -23.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Golman
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Golman, there were some noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of Golmans identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 77.69% in 2000 to 72.92% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Golmans identifying as Hispanic or Black increased during this time period. The Hispanic representation grew from 3.19% to 4.17%, an increase of 30.72%, while those identifying as Black rose from 17.93% to 19.79%, a 10.37% increase. There was no reported change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.69% | 72.92% | -6.14% |
| Black | 17.93% | 19.79% | 10.37% |
| Hispanic | 3.19% | 4.17% | 30.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |