Explore the Family Name Goodro
The meaning of Goodro
Americanized form of French Gaudreau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goodro in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goodro has become more prevalent in the United States over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 85,996th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to be the 81,458th most common, indicating a percentage change of 5.28. In terms of raw numbers, there were 202 people with this surname in 2000 and this increased to 232 people by 2010 – an increase of 14.85%. The proportion of people with the surname Goodro per 100,000 also increased from 0.07 to 0.08 during this decade, a rise of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #81,458 | 5.28% |
| Count | 202 | 232 | 14.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goodro
Regarding ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Goodro identify as White. In the year 2000, 92.08% identified as such, and although this decreased slightly to 91.81% by 2010, it remained the predominant ethnicity. There was also a small proportion who identified as being of two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native, both at 2.48% in 2000 and increasing modestly to 2.59% by 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals in 2000 who identified as Hispanic, by 2010, this demographic represented 2.16% of those with the Goodro surname. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.08% | 91.81% | -0.29% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 2.59% | 4.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.48% | 2.59% | 4.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |