Explore the Family Name Goody
How common is the last name Goody in the United States?
The surname Goody, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,264th most popular name in the United States but fell to 31,960th by 2010, showing a 5.6% decrease. The number of people with the surname also fell slightly, from 730 in 2000 to 722 in 2010, marking a 1.1% drop. This indicates that the proportion of people named Goody per 100,000 residents decreased by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,264 | #31,960 | -5.6% |
| Count | 730 | 722 | -1.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goody
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Goody surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were changes observed between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell 13.54%, from 0.96% to 0.83%. Those who identified as having two or more ethnicities increased from no reported data in 2000 to 1.25% in 2010. Individuals identifying as White decreased from 82.19% to 79.64%, a change of -3.10%. The proportion of Hispanic Goody's increased by 6.37%, from 5.34% to 5.68%. Black individuals increased as well from 10.41% to 11.91%, a rise of 14.41%. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native population rose from zero reported numbers in 2000 to 0.69% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.19% | 79.64% | -3.1% |
| Black | 10.41% | 11.91% | 14.41% |
| Hispanic | 5.34% | 5.68% | 6.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 0.83% | -13.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |