Explore the Family Name Goslin
The meaning of Goslin
1. English (Essex): variant of Joslin. 2. French: variant of Gosselin and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. 3. South German (Göslin): from a pet form of any of several personal names formed with Gos-, for example Gossbert (see Goss).
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How common is the last name Goslin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Goslin experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 16,042 but dropped to 16,481 in 2010, indicating a change of -2.74%. However, despite this drop in rank, the number of people with this surname increased from 1,660 in 2000 to 1,743 in 2010, showing a growth of 5%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by -4.84% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,042 | #16,481 | -2.74% |
| Count | 1,660 | 1,743 | 5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.59 | -4.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goslin
The Census data also reveals changes in the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Goslin. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 29.76% from 2000 to 2010, while those identifying as two or more races saw a modest increase of 4.02%. The majority of Goslin bearers identified as white, although this group saw a slight decrease of 2.54% during the same time period. The Hispanic population increased significantly by 72.2%, while the Black population grew by 68.42%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native declined by 19.08% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.78% | 88.47% | -2.54% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 3.84% | 72.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.83% | 2.29% | -19.08% |
| Black | 1.33% | 2.24% | 68.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 2.07% | 4.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 1.09% | 29.76% |