Explore the Family Name Goodheart
The meaning of Goodheart
1. English (Middlesex): variant of Goodhart. 2. Americanized form (translation into English) of French Vadeboncoeur. Compare Hart 6. 3. Americanized form (translation into English) of German and Swiss German Gutherz or Dutch Goedhart (see Goodhart 2 + 3). 4. Probably also an Americanized form of German Gothard.
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How common is the last name Goodheart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Goodheart declined slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Goodheart was ranked 36,463rd in terms of commonality among surnames in the U.S., but by 2010, it had dropped to the 38,389th position, showing a decrease of 5.28%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 579 in 2000 to 577 in 2010, marking a change of -0.35%. Ultimately, the proportion per 100k people with the surname Goodheart fell by 4.76% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,463 | #38,389 | -5.28% |
| Count | 579 | 577 | -0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goodheart
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Goodheart, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, though there was a slight decrease from 97.75% in 2000 to 95.32% in 2010. During the same time frame, small increases were observed in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, both rising from 0% to 1.56%. There was also a slight increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, which rose from 0.86% in 2000 to 1.04% in 2010. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.75% | 95.32% | -2.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.04% | 20.93% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |