Explore the Family Name Goodpaster
The meaning of Goodpaster
Variant of Goodpasture, a surname of Swiss German origin.
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How common is the last name Goodpaster in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Goodpaster has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, Goodpaster was ranked at 15,815 in terms of popularity, but it dropped to 16,079 by 2010, marking a decline of 1.67 percent. Despite the decrease in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 1,690 in 2000 to 1,801 in 2010, an increase of 6.57 percent. However, when considering the proportion of Goodpasters per 100,000 people, there was a slight drop from 0.63 in 2000 to 0.61 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,815 | #16,079 | -1.67% |
| Count | 1,690 | 1,801 | 6.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.61 | -3.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goodpaster
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Goodpaster, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the largest group consists of White individuals, making up 96.33 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.89 percent by 2010. This is followed by individuals identifying as two or more races, which decreased from 1.42 percent to 1.28 percent over the same period. The Hispanic representation within the Goodpasters increased significantly from 0.89 percent to 1.28 percent, marking a 43.82 percent change. Furthermore, both Asian/Pacific Islander and Black communities saw increases in 2010 compared to 2000, with the former going from 0.71 percent to 0.78 percent and the latter starting to have representation with 0.39 percent. Similarly, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities also emerged within the Goodpaster surname holders in 2010 with a 0.39 percent share.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 95.89% | -0.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.28% | -9.86% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.28% | 43.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.78% | 9.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |