Explore the Family Name Goodnough
The meaning of Goodnough
English: shortened form of Goodenough. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Goodnough in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goodnough experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 26,898 in the year 2000, it fell to rank 29,064 by 2010, marking an 8.05% drop in popularity. The total count of individuals with the Goodnough surname also declined from 849 to 816 during this period, which constitutes a decrease of 3.89%. This is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which decreased by 9.68% from 0.31 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,898 | #29,064 | -8.05% |
| Count | 849 | 816 | -3.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goodnough
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people carrying the Goodnough surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 96.11% to 96.20%. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicities during this time frame. However, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, jumping 50% from 0.82% to 1.23%. Conversely, those claiming Hispanic ethnicity decreased by 30.51%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped by 8.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 96.2% | 0.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.23% | 50% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 1.23% | -30.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.94% | 0.86% | -8.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |