Explore the Family Name Goodnature
The meaning of Goodnature
Americanized form (translation into English) of French Canadian Belhumeur.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goodnature in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goodnature has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 134,929, with 115 total counts, and a proportion per 100,000 of 0.04. By 2010, the rank had increased to 131,379, with a total count of 129 and an unchanged proportion per 100,000. This represents a change of 2.63 in rank and 12.17 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #134,929 | #131,379 | 2.63% |
| Count | 115 | 129 | 12.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goodnature
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Goodnature identify as White. In 2000, 97.39% identified as White, increasing slightly to 98.45% by 2010. The data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 98.45% | 1.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |