Explore the Family Name Goodness
The meaning of Goodness
1. Americanized form (translation into English) of French Labonté (see Labonte). 2. English: nickname from Old English gōdnes ‘goodness’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goodness in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goodness has seen a moderate rise in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Goodness ranked 43,377 and rose to 42,455 by 2010, marking a 2.13% increase. The count of people bearing this surname also increased from 469 in 2000 to 511 in 2010, an increase of nearly 9%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #42,455 | 2.13% |
| Count | 469 | 511 | 8.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goodness
The ethnicity associated with the surname Goodness, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows some interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 34.80%, while those identifying as two or more races increased by 64.72%. The number of individuals who identify as white decreased slightly, down 4.56% from 85.50% to 81.60%. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.28% to 3.33%. However, no changes were reported for those identifying as Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.5% | 81.6% | -4.56% |
| Two or More Races | 6.18% | 10.18% | 64.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.61% | 4.31% | -34.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 3.33% | 160.16% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |