Explore the Family Name Gooding
The meaning of Gooding
English (southern): from the Old English personal name Gōding, Godding. Compare Godding, with which there has been confusion.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gooding in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gooding experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 4,770th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had slipped to 4,942nd, marking a change of -3.61 percent. However, in terms of total count, the number of individuals with the Gooding surname increased from 6,795 in 2000 to 7,123 in 2010, which is a growth of 4.83 percent. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100k people fell by 4.37 percent throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,770 | #4,942 | -3.61% |
| Count | 6,795 | 7,123 | 4.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.52 | 2.41 | -4.37% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gooding
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed shifts among those with the surname Gooding during the same period. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled from 0.34 percent in 2000 to 0.62 percent in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity also saw a significant increase of 64.43 percent, growing from 1.94 percent to 3.19 percent. Meanwhile, the percentages of other ethnicities either declined or stayed relatively stable. The proportion of those identifying as White decreased slightly by 1.54 percent, whereas individuals identifying as Black showed a minor decrease of 0.61 percent. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced the most significant drop of 14.29 percent. Lastly, the group identifying with two or more races saw a decrease of 7.30 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.48% | 70.38% | -1.54% |
| Black | 23.08% | 22.94% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 3.19% | 64.43% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 2.16% | -7.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.84% | 0.72% | -14.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.62% | 82.35% |
Gooding ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Gooding is British & Irish, which comprises 51.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (24.5%) and Nigerian (4.2%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Eastern European, and Italian.
Ready to learn more about your ancestry? Get the most comprehensive ancestry breakdown on the market by taking our DNA test. Shop 23andMe
| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 51.7% |
| French & German | 24.5% |
| Nigerian | 4.2% |
| Other | 19.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Gooding
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Gooding have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 84.10% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 84.10% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 83.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 83.50% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 83.50% |
What Gooding haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Gooding is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and R-M417, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Gary, Byrd, Wade, Powell, Howell, Davis, Williams, Freitas, West, Simons.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Gooding surname are: H1, N, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Gooding have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Gooding" Surname 31.7%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Gooding" Surname 31.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Gooding" Surname 23.2%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Gooding" Surname 15.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Gooding?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Gooding are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition