Explore the Family Name Golon
The meaning of Golon
Polish: nickname from golony ‘shaven’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Golon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Golon saw a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 57,849 in terms of popularity and had fallen to 65,593 by 2010, marking a 13.39% drop. The count of people with the surname also decreased from 329 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, resulting in an 8.21% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k of the population witnessed a 16.67% decrease, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #65,593 | -13.39% |
| Count | 329 | 302 | -8.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Golon
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Golon surname identified as White. There was a small percentage decrease from 88.75% in 2000 to 87.42% in 2010. The representation of the Hispanic community within this surname increased slightly from 9.42% in 2000 to 10.26% in 2010. However, those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0% for both years. Notably, though the Black community represented 1.52% in 2000, it dropped to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.75% | 87.42% | -1.5% |
| Hispanic | 9.42% | 10.26% | 8.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |