Explore the Family Name Goodlin
The meaning of Goodlin
Variant of Goodling.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goodlin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Goodlin saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Goodlin was ranked 38,464 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, the rank had fallen to 42,237, indicating a drop of around 9.81%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 541 in 2000 to 514 in 2010, marking a reduction of approximately 4.99%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also fell by 15% over this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,464 | #42,237 | -9.81% |
| Count | 541 | 514 | -4.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goodlin
The ethnicity associated with the surname Goodlin also shifted between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as white in both years (89.28% in 2000 and 86.19% in 2010), there were notable increases in other ethnic identities. Those identifying as Black rose by 15.23%, individuals identifying with two or more races increased by 47.03%, and those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also emerged in 2010 data. There was also a slight increase, 5.43%, in those identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.28% | 86.19% | -3.46% |
| Black | 5.91% | 6.81% | 15.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 2.72% | 47.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.36% | 5.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |