Explore the Family Name Goto
The meaning of Goto
Japanese (Gotō): written 後藤 ‘later wisteria’. It is indicating descendants of the Fujiwara clan through various branches. It occurs chiefly along the southeastern seaboard of Japan and in the Ryūkyū Islands. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Makoto, Takashi, Takeshi, Akira, Hideo, Hiroshi, Masayuki, Toshiyuki, Yumi, Atsushi, Hiroko, Kaoru.
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How common is the last name Goto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goto has seen a decline in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Goto was ranked as the 6639th most popular surname and by 2010, it had dropped to the 9803rd position, marking a decrease of 47.66%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this time from 4695 people to 3302 people, resulting in a drop of 29.67%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Goto per 100,000 people diminished by 35.63% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,639 | #9,803 | -47.66% |
| Count | 4,695 | 3,302 | -29.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.74 | 1.12 | -35.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goto
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals significant shifts among those bearing the Goto surname. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 28.31% in 2000 to 37.76% in 2010. This group experienced the largest growth, at 33.38%. The percentage of individuals reporting two or more races also saw a substantial increase of 83.93%, growing from 2.24% in 2000 to 4.12% in 2010. Despite a minor rise of 4.30% in the White category and increases in Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, there was a noticeable decline in the Hispanic category, dropping from 62.73% in 2000 to 50.67% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.73% | 50.67% | -19.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 28.31% | 37.76% | 33.38% |
| White | 5.81% | 6.06% | 4.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 4.12% | 83.93% |
| Black | 0.75% | 1.15% | 53.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.17% | 0.24% | 41.18% |