Explore the Family Name Goodwyn
The meaning of Goodwyn
English (East Anglia and Middlesex): variant of Goodwin.
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How common is the last name Goodwyn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goodwyn held a popularity rank of 17,884 in 2000 and slightly dropped to a rank of 18,043 in 2010, indicating a minor decrease of 0.89%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 7.14% during the same period, from 1,443 in 2000 to 1,546 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k showed a slight dip, decreasing by 1.89% from 0.53 in 2000 to 0.52 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,884 | #18,043 | -0.89% |
| Count | 1,443 | 1,546 | 7.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.52 | -1.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goodwyn
The census data also provides valuable information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Goodwyn. Between 2000 and 2010, there were no significant changes in the distribution of this surname across various ethnicities. The largest group was Black, which represented 54.54% in 2000 and decreased slightly to 54.08% in 2010. The next largest group was White, comprising 42.07% in 2000 and marginally declining to 41.46% in 2010. There was an increase in individuals who identify as Two or more races, growing by 67.63%, as well as those who identify as Hispanic, experiencing a growth rate of 7.49%. No individuals with the surname Goodwyn identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.54% | 54.08% | -0.84% |
| White | 42.07% | 41.46% | -1.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 2.33% | 67.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 2.01% | 7.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |