Explore the Family Name Goos
The meaning of Goos
Flemish, Dutch, and German: 1. metonymic occupational name for a breeder or keeper of geese, from Middle Low German gōs and Middle Dutch goes ‘goose’. 2. from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name based on Gote ‘Goth’ or got ‘god’, particularly the compound name Goswin or Gozewijn, with the second element win ‘friend’. Some characteristic forenames: German Claus, Ernst, Gunther.
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How common is the last name Goos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Goos" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Goos" was ranked 34,799th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 37,029th spot, showing a 6.41% decrease. The number of people carrying this surname also decreased slightly from 614 in 2000 to 603 in 2010, marking a 1.79% drop. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname "Goos" per 100,000 people dropped by 13.04%, from 0.23 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,799 | #37,029 | -6.41% |
| Count | 614 | 603 | -1.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goos
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, those identifying as White make up the majority with the surname "Goos". In 2000, 97.07% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 95.52% by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010. However, the census did see a small increase in the percentage of those with the "Goos" surname identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.79% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010. Furthermore, in 2010, there was an introduction of individuals identifying as two or more races, accounting for 0.83% of the people with the surname "Goos".
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.07% | 95.52% | -1.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 1.82% | 1.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |