Explore the Family Name Googe
The meaning of Googe
English (Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire): variant of Gooch.
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How common is the last name Googe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Googe has seen slight changes in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Googe was ranked 31,621st most popular name, slipping to 32,994th by 2010. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname slightly increased from 691 to 694 during these years. However, when considering the overall proportion of this surname per 100k people, there was a decline of approximately 7.69% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,621 | #32,994 | -4.34% |
| Count | 691 | 694 | 0.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Googe
When it comes to ethnic identity related to the surname Googe, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although the percentage decreased from 85.53% to 81.70%. There was an increase in the Hispanic representation, which rose from 0.72% to 3.03%. The Black community also represented a significant portion of this surname, but their percentage slightly declined from 12.74% to 11.82%. Interestingly, by 2010, the surname began to appear within those who identify with two or more races, making up 2.31%, whereas it was not present in this group in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.53% | 81.7% | -4.48% |
| Black | 12.74% | 11.82% | -7.22% |
| Hispanic | 0.72% | 3.03% | 320.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |