Explore the Family Name Goodenow
The meaning of Goodenow
English: variant of Goodenough.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goodenow in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goodenow has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 33,782nd most common name and by 2010, it had risen to 32,935th place, representing a positive change of 2.51%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 636 in 2000 to 696 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 9.43%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000, the distribution remained unchanged at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,782 | #32,935 | 2.51% |
| Count | 636 | 696 | 9.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goodenow
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Goodenow surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the surname identify as White, making up 97.17% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.12% in 2010. The number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 0.79% to 0.72%, while the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 1.42% to 1.29%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010 that wasn't present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 96.12% | -1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.29% | -9.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0.72% | -8.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |