Explore the Family Name Goodlow
The meaning of Goodlow
English: variant of Goodloe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goodlow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goodlow saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 19,710 to 19,823, marking a change of -0.57. The total count of individuals with this surname increased by 7.19 percent during this period, moving from 1,265 in 2000 to 1,356 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k decreased slightly by -2.13 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,710 | #19,823 | -0.57% |
| Count | 1,265 | 1,356 | 7.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.46 | -2.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goodlow
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Goodlow also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While there was no recorded change within the Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic categories, there was a significant increase of 23.84 percent in those identifying as two or more races. Individuals who identify as White decreased by 6.13 percent, while those who identify as Black remained relatively stable with a minor decrease of 0.11 percent. The number of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also decreased by 9.58 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 79.37% | 79.28% | -0.11% |
| White | 12.73% | 11.95% | -6.13% |
| Two or More Races | 4.11% | 5.09% | 23.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.61% | 2.36% | -9.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |