Explore the Family Name Goosey
The meaning of Goosey
1. English (Northamptonshire): nickname from Middle English gos ‘goose’ + eie ‘eye’. 2. English: alternatively, a habitational name from Goosey (Berkshire), or perhaps from Goose Eye (Cottage) in Handborough (Oxforshire), both of which are named from Old English gōs ‘goose’ + ēg ‘island’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goosey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Goosey" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 80,216 in popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to 85,049, marking a 6.02% decrease. Interestingly, despite the drop in rank, the count of people with the surname remained consistent at 220 individuals for both years. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 12.5% decline from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #85,049 | -6.02% |
| Count | 220 | 220 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goosey
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the "Goosey" surname identify as White. This ethnic identity increased slightly from 93.64% in 2000 to 96.36% in 2010. The census also recorded a reduction in those identifying as Hispanic, falling from 4.09% in 2000 to 2.73% in 2010, representing a 33.25% decrease. There were no recorded changes for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.64% | 96.36% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic | 4.09% | 2.73% | -33.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |