Explore the Family Name Goodkin
The meaning of Goodkin
English: variant of Godkin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goodkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goodkin has seen a shift in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 73,931 in terms of prevalence, with a total count of 244 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, however, its rank had dropped to 89,753 and the count of people with this surname decreased to 206, indicating a decrease of 15.57%. The proportion of people with the Goodkin surname per 100,000 also showed a significant decrease from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, marking a change of -22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #89,753 | -21.4% |
| Count | 244 | 206 | -15.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goodkin
The ethnic identity associated with the Goodkin surname, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, with 97.13% in 2000 and 95.63% in 2010. There was a slight decrease in this percentage over the decade. In 2000, those identifying as two or more races made up 2.05% of the Goodkins but this number dropped to zero by 2010. Other ethnicities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not significantly represented among those with the Goodkin surname during these years, with some data being suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 95.63% | -1.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |