Explore the Family Name Goodnow
The meaning of Goodnow
English: variant of Goodenough.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goodnow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Goodnow has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 24,180 in 2000 to 25,701 in 2010, marking a 6.29% decrease. In terms of numeric count, the surname went from being held by 972 individuals in 2000 to 959 in 2010, a 1.34% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 8.33%, from 0.36 to 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,180 | #25,701 | -6.29% |
| Count | 972 | 959 | -1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goodnow
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were no significant changes for the Goodnow surname between 2000 and 2010, with the majority identified as White. The percentage of those identifying as White remained high at 95.58% in 2000 and 94.79% in 2010, showing a marginal decrease of 0.83%. The portion of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose slightly by 45.45%, from 1.65% to 2.40%. There was also a small growth in the number of individuals who identify with two or more races, increasing by 32.09% from 1.34% to 1.77%. There were no Goodnows identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 94.79% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.4% | 45.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.77% | 32.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |