Explore the Family Name Goossens
The meaning of Goossens
Flemish, Dutch, and German (Westphalia): patronymic from the personal name Goos or its pet form Goossen. As a Flemish surname it is especially common in Belgium and is also found in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Jacques, Laurent, Monique. German Alfons, Fritz.
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How common is the last name Goossens in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goossens has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Goossens was ranked as the 37,640th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 39,419th, marking a 4.73% decline. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased slightly from 556 in 2000 to 558 in 2010, showing a modest growth of 0.36%. The proportion of Goossens per 100k people also decreased by 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,640 | #39,419 | -4.73% |
| Count | 556 | 558 | 0.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goossens
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Goossens underwent some shifts from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a vast majority (90.65%) identified as White, which slightly decreased to 87.99% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped by 35.62%, from 3.06% to 1.97%. Those reporting two or more races rose by 46.78%, from 3.42% to 5.02%. The biggest surge was seen in the Hispanic group, which experienced a 68.06% increase, growing from 2.88% in 2000 to 4.84% in 2010. No information was available for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups due to suppression for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.65% | 87.99% | -2.93% |
| Two or More Races | 3.42% | 5.02% | 46.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 4.84% | 68.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.06% | 1.97% | -35.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |