Explore the Family Name Goodlett
The meaning of Goodlett
English: nickname for a trusted servant, from Middle English god(e), gud(e), goud ‘good’ + lad(de) ‘servant; youth; lad’ (see Ladd and compare Goodhue).
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How common is the last name Goodlett in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goodlett experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 14,715th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 15,784th position, indicating a change of -7.26%. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also saw a minimal decline from 1,851 in 2000 to 1,846 in 2010, which is a change of -0.27%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly fell by 8.7% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,715 | #15,784 | -7.26% |
| Count | 1,851 | 1,846 | -0.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.63 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goodlett
The ethnic identity distribution for the surname Goodlett, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows some shifts occurred between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this figure decreased slightly from 74.34% in 2000 to 72.10% in 2010. The next largest group identifying with this surname was Black, which increased from 21.93% to 22.97% over the decade. The Hispanic representation also grew from 1.89% to 2.55%, and those identifying with two or more races rose substantially from 1.24% to 2.06%. No individuals with the surname Goodlett identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.34% | 72.1% | -3.01% |
| Black | 21.93% | 22.97% | 4.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.55% | 34.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 2.06% | 66.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |