Explore the Family Name Goran
The meaning of Goran
1. Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Goren. 2. Romanian: from a short form of the personal name Grigoran, a derivative of Grigorie (see Gregory). 3. In some cases probably also Serbian and Croatian: topographic name derived from gora ‘mountain’, also ‘forest in the highlands’. This surname is very rare in Serbia and Croatia. 4. Possibly also an American shortened form of Swedish Göransson (see Goranson).
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How common is the last name Goran in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Goran fluctuated between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 70,679th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to rank 72,771st, marking a 2.96 percent decrease. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the Goran surname increased from 258 to 267 during the same period, showing a growth rate of 3.49 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 10 percent, decreasing from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #72,771 | -2.96% |
| Count | 258 | 267 | 3.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goran
The ethnic identity associated with the Goran surname also saw some changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, despite a small decline from 86.82 percent to 83.52 percent. The second most common ethnicity was Black, although the percentage decreased slightly from 9.3 to 8.99. The Hispanic population saw a significant increase in the use of the Goran surname, moving from 1.94 percent to 5.62 percent. Those identifying with two or more races and Asian/Pacific Islander were recorded in 2000, but their data were suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.82% | 83.52% | -3.8% |
| Black | 9.3% | 8.99% | -3.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 5.62% | 189.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |