Explore the Family Name Goodie
The meaning of Goodie
English (Cheshire and Lancashire): variant of Goody. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Goodie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goodie has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Goodie ranked 42,363rd in popularity with 482 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 45,026, representing a 6.29% decrease. Similarly, the proportion of people with the surname Goodie per 100,000 decreased by 11.11%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #45,026 | -6.29% |
| Count | 482 | 476 | -1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goodie
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Goodie, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting changes over the decade. The largest group identifying as Goodie remained those who identified as Black, although there was a minor decrease of 0.84% from 50.21% in 2000 to 49.79% in 2010. Those who identified as White also saw a decrease, with the percentage dropping by 7.70% from 46.89% to 43.28%. However, the percentages of those who identified as having two or more races and those who identified as Hispanic rose significantly, increasing by 122.12% and 120.16% respectively. There were no Goodie individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.21% | 49.79% | -0.84% |
| White | 46.89% | 43.28% | -7.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 2.73% | 120.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 2.31% | 122.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |