Explore the Family Name Goranson
The meaning of Goranson
Americanized form of Swedish Göransson: patronymic from the personal name Göran, Swedish form of George. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels, Sven.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goranson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goranson experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,968th most popular, while in 2010 it dropped to 26,471st, demonstrating a change of -10.44%. The number of people with this surname also fell from 983 to 922 during the same period, marking a decrease of -6.21%. The proportion per 100k people also dipped by -13.89%, from 0.36 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,968 | #26,471 | -10.44% |
| Count | 983 | 922 | -6.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.31 | -13.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goranson
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Goranson surname identify as White, with little variation between 2000 (97.46%) and 2010 (97.07%). A small percentage identified as Hispanic, which edged down slightly from 1.02% to 0.98%. There was a minor increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, moving from 0.71% to 0.76%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance in the 2010 data, with 0.65% of Goransons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. Neither year reported any individuals under this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 97.07% | -0.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 0.98% | -3.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0.76% | 7.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |