Explore the Family Name Goodgion
The meaning of Goodgion
English (Yorkshire): variant of Gudgeon.
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How common is the last name Goodgion in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Goodgion has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Goodgion was ranked 57,544 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 67,318. This represents a decrease of nearly 17%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, dropping from 331 in 2000 to 293 in 2010, amounting to an 11.48% drop. When looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, Goodgion also declined by approximately 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #67,318 | -16.99% |
| Count | 331 | 293 | -11.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goodgion
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the Goodgion surname between 2000 and 2010. White individuals represented the majority, although their percentage decreased slightly from 93.35% to 90.44%. At the same time, the Hispanic representation increased significantly from 2.11% to 3.75%, representing a 77.73% increase. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native representations were previously nonexistent in 2000 but appeared in 2010 with 2.05% and 1.71% respectively. However, there was no reported Black representation in either year, and the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 3.32% to 2.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.35% | 90.44% | -3.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 3.75% | 77.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.32% | 2.05% | -38.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |