Explore the Family Name Goodchild
The meaning of Goodchild
1. English (southeastern): nickname from Middle English god, guid ‘good’ + c(h)ild ‘child’ (Old English gōd + cild). 2. English: sometimes a nickname from godchild, i.e. someone who was the godchild of an important member of the community. 3. Americanized form of German Gutkind (see Gutkin).
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How common is the last name Goodchild in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goodchild witnessed a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,873rd in terms of prevalence, which improved to 23,837th by 2010, indicating a growth rate of 4.17%. The total count of individuals bearing this last name also increased from 939 in 2000 to 1,060 in 2010, marking an increase of roughly 12.89%. This change was reflected in the proportion per 100,000, which rose slightly from 0.35 to 0.36 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,873 | #23,837 | 4.17% |
| Count | 939 | 1,060 | 12.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.36 | 2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goodchild
The ethnicity associated with the Goodchild surname also experienced shifts in the same decade, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. White ethnicity remained dominant but saw a decrease from 92.55% in 2000 to 89.15% in 2010. During the same period, there were increases in other ethnicities associated with the surname. The Hispanic representation grew from 1.81% to 2.92%, showcasing a substantial increase of 61.33%. Black ethnicity also rose from 3.30% to 5.38%, a change of 63.03%. Additionally, people identifying with two or more races under the Goodchild name increased from 1.38% to 1.60%. However, there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity recorded with this surname in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.55% | 89.15% | -3.67% |
| Black | 3.3% | 5.38% | 63.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 2.92% | 61.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.6% | 15.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |