Explore the Family Name Goosman
The meaning of Goosman
1. Americanized form of North German Goosmann: occupational name for a breeder or keeper of geese (see Goos). 2. Americanized form of German Goosmann: variant of Gossmann (see Gossman).
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How common is the last name Goosman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Goosman saw a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 61,855 in terms of popularity, a number that fell to 76,029 in 2010, representing a decrease of nearly 23%. The count of people with this surname also dropped over this period, falling by approximately 16.5% from 303 to 253. Consequently, the proportion of people named Goosman per 100,000 individuals decreased by about 18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #76,029 | -22.91% |
| Count | 303 | 253 | -16.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goosman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Goosman also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, around 92.41% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a percentage that shrunk to 85.77% by 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased significantly, rising by over 52% from 7.26% to 11.07%. The recorded percentage of people with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero during these years, signifying no detectable change in these categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.41% | 85.77% | -7.19% |
| Hispanic | 7.26% | 11.07% | 52.48% |
| 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% |