Explore the Family Name Gooder
The meaning of Gooder
1. English (Yorkshire): from a Middle English personal name Godere, Old English Gōdhere, composed of the elements gōd ‘good’ + here ‘army’. 2. English: alternatively, a variant of Goodair, a nickname from Middle English god(e), gu(o)d ‘good’ + heir(e), (h)air(e) ‘heir’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gooder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gooder has seen a decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked at 65,133 with 285 individuals carrying the name, translating to a proportion of 0.11 per 100,000 individuals. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 73,005 and the count decreased to 266 individuals. This represents a change of -12.09 in rank and -6.67 in count percentages within this decade, with the proportion per 100,000 people also showing an 18.18% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #73,005 | -12.09% |
| Count | 285 | 266 | -6.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gooder
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gooder is predominantly White, as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 92.63% of those bearing the surname identified as White, although this figure slightly decreased to 91.35% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also saw a drop from 4.56% to 3.01% during the same period. Notably, there was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native under this surname for both years. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation experienced growth, albeit from zero in 2000 to 4.14% in 2010. There were no individuals reported as being of two or more races in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.63% | 91.35% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.14% | 0% |
| Black | 4.56% | 3.01% | -33.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |