Explore the Family Name Goodhew
The meaning of Goodhew
English (Kent): nickname from Middle English god ‘good’ + hewe ‘servant’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goodhew in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goodhew saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Goodhew ranked 99,725 in popularity, but it slipped to 104,156 by 2010, marking a 4.44% decline. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly, from 168 in 2000 to 172 in 2010, reflecting a 2.38% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,725 | #104,156 | -4.44% |
| Count | 168 | 172 | 2.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goodhew
The ethnic identity associated with the Goodhew surname is predominantly White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 99% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, and by 2010, this figure saw a slight increase to 99.42%. No significant changes were observed for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with all remaining at 0% both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 99.42% | 0.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |