Explore the Family Name Goodland
The meaning of Goodland
English (Somerset): topographic name from Middle English god(e), gu(o)d ‘good’ + land ‘(arable) land’. Compare Goodacre and Goodfield.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goodland in the United States?
The surname Goodland, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has moderately decreased in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked at 106,477, whereas by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 110,286, marking a decline of 3.58%. However, the number of people carrying the Goodland surname increased from 155 to 160 between these years, representing a rise of 3.23%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 16.67%, from 0.06 to 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #106,477 | #110,286 | -3.58% |
| Count | 155 | 160 | 3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goodland
When observing the ethnic identity associated with the Goodland surname, it's evident that some changes have occurred between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (92.26%) Goodlands identified as White, but this figure declined to 86.88% by 2010. Over the same period, the Hispanic representation among the Goodlands grew from zero to 8.13%. There was also an introduction of individuals identifying with two or more races, which accounted for 3.13% of Goodlands in 2010. Notably, no individuals with the Goodland surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.26% | 86.88% | -5.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 8.13% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |