Explore the Family Name Goon
The meaning of Goon
1. Perhaps a shortened form of Irish McGoohan, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cuacháin or Mag Cuacháin, a patronymic from a byname from cuach ‘cuckoo’. 2. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 阮, see Ruan 3.
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How common is the last name Goon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goon has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, Goon ranked as the 27,028th most popular surname in the United States, but dropped to the 29,198th position by 2010, marking an 8.03% decline. The number of individuals with the surname Goon also declined slightly, from 843 in 2000 to 811 in 2010, a drop of 3.8%. Accordingly, the proportion of Goons per 100,000 people decreased by 12.9%, falling from 0.31 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,028 | #29,198 | -8.03% |
| Count | 843 | 811 | -3.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goon
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Goon, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or White. In 2000, 51.72% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, decreasing marginally to 51.17% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage identifying as White dipped slightly from 39.15% in 2000 to 38.72% in 2010. Notably, individuals identifying as two or more races increased by 30.17%, growing from 4.74% in 2000 to 6.17% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic plummeted by 34.74%, from 0.95% to 0.62%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black also slightly decreased, from 3.44% to 3.33%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 51.72% | 51.17% | -1.06% |
| White | 39.15% | 38.72% | -1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4.74% | 6.17% | 30.17% |
| Black | 3.44% | 3.33% | -3.2% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 0.62% | -34.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |