Explore the Family Name Goodhue
The meaning of Goodhue
1. English (Kent): nickname for a trusted servant, from Middle English gode ‘good’ + hewe ‘servant’ (a derivative of Old English hīwan ‘retinue, household’). 2. English (Kent): alternatively, from an Old Norse personal name Guthhugi, from guth ‘god, God’ + hugi, hugr ‘mind, memory’. This surname (in any of the two possible senses; see also 2 above) is very rare in Britain. 3. Americanized form of French Canadian Goddu. History: Some of the American bearers of the surname Goodhue are descendants of Yves-Pierre Godu/Goddu dit Sansoucy from France (see Goddu).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goodhue in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Goodhue has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Goodhue ranked as the 19,144th most popular surname in the U.S., but dropped to 20,285th by 2010, marking a 5.96% decrease. The actual count of individuals with the Goodhue surname also saw a slight reduction from 1,313 in 2000 to 1,311 in 2010, a change of -0.15%. The proportion of this surname per 100k people similarly fell from 0.49 to 0.44, indicating a decrease of 10.2%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,144 | #20,285 | -5.96% |
| Count | 1,313 | 1,311 | -0.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.44 | -10.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goodhue
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Goodhue also experienced shifts from 2000 to 2010. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of Goodhues identified as White in both years, albeit with a slight decrease from 95.58% to 94.28%. The representation of Goodhues who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander lowered from 0.91% to 0.84%, while those identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 1.60% to 1.83%. The most considerable shift was observed in the Hispanic category, which surged from 1.90% to 2.82%. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 94.28% | -1.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.82% | 48.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 1.83% | 14.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.91% | 0.84% | -7.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |