Explore the Family Name Golston
The meaning of Golston
English (London): variant of Goldston.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Golston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Golston" has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 18,484th in popularity with a total of 1,379 people carrying this surname. However, by 2010, the rank rose to 17,142nd, indicating a 7.26% increase in popularity. The count of people bearing the Golston surname also surged by 19.87%, from 1,379 to 1,653. As a result, the proportion of Golstons per 100,000 people increased by 9.8%, from 0.51 to 0.56.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,484 | #17,142 | 7.26% |
| Count | 1,379 | 1,653 | 19.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.56 | 9.8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Golston
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Golston" has also diversified over the years, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority identifying as Black decreased slightly from 84.34% in 2000 to 82.15% in 2010, there was a notable growth within other ethnic identities. The Hispanic representation increased by 40.74%, going from 1.89% to 2.66% in the same time period. Those who identify with two or more races saw a rise from 2.47% to 3.27%. Remarkably, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, each of these categories accounted for 0.30% of those with the Golston surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84.34% | 82.15% | -2.6% |
| White | 11.17% | 11.31% | 1.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2.47% | 3.27% | 32.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.66% | 40.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.3% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.3% | 0% |