Explore the Family Name Goodison
The meaning of Goodison
English (Yorkshire): variant of Goodson 4 and 5.
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How common is the last name Goodison in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Goodison has seen a marked increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name improved significantly from 62396 in 2000 to 56444 in 2010, an increase of around 9.54%. Along with this, the number of people carrying the Goodison surname grew by approximately 20.67% over the decade, increasing from 300 to 362. The proportion per 100k also saw a growth of 9.09%, indicating the growing prevalence of the surname in the U.S population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #56,444 | 9.54% |
| Count | 300 | 362 | 20.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goodison
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Goodison surname, there have been some shifts from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals with the Goodison surname identified as White (72.65%) in 2010, this was a decline of 5.65% from 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased by 28.54% over the decade, reaching 20.99% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up by 49.10% to 2.49% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races declined by 44.80% over the same period. No individuals with the Goodison surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77% | 72.65% | -5.65% |
| Black | 16.33% | 20.99% | 28.54% |
| Two or More Races | 5% | 2.76% | -44.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.49% | 49.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |