Explore the Family Name Goodner
The meaning of Goodner
English (Surrey): variant of Goodenough. This surname is now extinct in Britain.
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How common is the last name Goodner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Goodner has seen minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Goodner ranked as the 13,596th most popular surname in the United States, dropping slightly to 13,967th place by 2010, marking a decrease of 2.73%. However, the actual count of people with the Goodner surname increased by 5.42% during this period, from 2048 individuals to 2159.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,596 | #13,967 | -2.73% |
| Count | 2,048 | 2,159 | 5.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.73 | -3.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goodner
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Goodner also changed marginally within this ten-year period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 83.06% of Goodners identified as White, decreasing slightly to 81.70% in 2010. The percentage of Goodners identifying as Black rose from 10.89% to 11.53%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw noticeable growth, increasing from 1.86% to 2.78%. The percentages of Goodners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting Two or more races also rose slightly. However, there was a significant drop in people identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 1.71% in 2000 down to 0.97% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.06% | 81.7% | -1.64% |
| Black | 10.89% | 11.53% | 5.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 2.78% | 49.46% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 2.59% | 23.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.71% | 0.97% | -43.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.42% | 7.69% |