Explore the Family Name Goodgame
The meaning of Goodgame
English (Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire): nickname for a merry or sporty person, from Middle English gode ‘good’ + game, gamen ‘sport, pastime’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goodgame in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goodgame has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 43,377th in 2000, it climbed to 40,204th by 2010, representing a 7.31% rise. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 469 to 545, marking a significant growth of 16.2%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Goodgame per 100,000 also grew by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #40,204 | 7.31% |
| Count | 469 | 545 | 16.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goodgame
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Goodgame name over the same decade. While there were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, those identifying as two or more races saw a substantial increase of 81.77%, jumping from 1.92% in 2000 to 3.49% in 2010. White identity decreased slightly during this time, going from 61.62% to 56.33%, a change of -8.58%. Hispanic identity experienced a decrease, falling from 1.28% to 1.10%, a decline of 14.06%. However, those identifying as Black saw a growth from 34.33% to 38.90%, an increase of 13.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.62% | 56.33% | -8.58% |
| Black | 34.33% | 38.9% | 13.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 3.49% | 81.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.1% | -14.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |