Explore the Family Name Goose
The meaning of Goose
English (mainly Norfolk): nickname from Middle English gos ‘goose’. See also Wildgoose.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goose in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Goose" experienced a slight decrease in rank from 118,954 in 2000 to 120,187 in 2010, marking a change of -1.04 percent. However, the count or occurrence of this surname increased by 6.67 percent from 135 in 2000 to 144 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.05 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,954 | #120,187 | -1.04% |
| Count | 135 | 144 | 6.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goose
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Goose" identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 68.15% in 2000 to 63.89% in 2010. The next largest group identifies as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which saw an increase from 19.26% in 2000 to 24.31% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races made up 8.89% of the total in 2000 but dropped to 5.56% in 2010. It's also noteworthy that no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year, while those identifying as Black emerged in 2010 at 4.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.15% | 63.89% | -6.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 19.26% | 24.31% | 26.22% |
| Two or More Races | 8.89% | 5.56% | -37.46% |
| Black | 0% | 4.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |