Explore the Family Name Goth
The meaning of Goth
1. North German and Danish: ethnic name from medieval German Gote ‘Goth’. 2. German (Göth): variant of Gott 1. 3. English (Lancashire): variant of Goad, alternatively, a variant of Gath. 4. Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Eochadha, see McGough.
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How common is the last name Goth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Goth surname in the United States has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 32,609 with 664 people bearing this name. By 2010, the rank fell to 33,645 even though the count increased marginally to 677, indicating a growth of nearly 2%. The proportion of people with the Goth surname per 100k also decreased by 8%, moving from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,609 | #33,645 | -3.18% |
| Count | 664 | 677 | 1.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goth
The Census data also provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity of individuals with the Goth surname. In 2000, about 97% identified as White, whereas by 2010, this percentage had reduced slightly to roughly 95%. Those identifying as having two or more races saw a significant increase of 64.44%, from 0.90% in 2000 to 1.48% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a slight decrease of 1.33%. Notably, the Black ethnicity emerged in 2010, with 2.22% identifying as such. The proportions for Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, with no individuals identifying with these ethnicities in both the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 94.98% | -2.07% |
| Black | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.48% | 64.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0.74% | -1.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |