Explore the Family Name Goudy
The meaning of Goudy
Scottish and Irish (Ulster): variant of Goldie.
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How common is the last name Goudy in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Goudy" has slightly decreased over the decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Goudy was ranked the 11,197th most common surname, while in 2010 it dropped to the 11,933rd position, marking a change of -6.57%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, saw a small increase of 1% from 2,596 in 2000 to 2,622 in 2010. Despite this slight growth in absolute numbers, the proportion per 100k people fell by 7.29%, from 0.96 to 0.89.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,197 | #11,933 | -6.57% |
| Count | 2,596 | 2,622 | 1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.96 | 0.89 | -7.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goudy
From an ethnic identity perspective, the distribution of the Goudy surname underwent notable changes between 2000 and 2010, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. Among those bearing the Goudy surname, the percentage identifying as White decreased by 5.36%, from 75.12% to 71.09%. Conversely, other ethnicities saw increases: the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 15.07%, Two or more races by 35.44%, Hispanic by 74.05%, Black by 9.16%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native by 23.28%. This indicates an increasing ethnical diversification among individuals with the Goudy surname during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.12% | 71.09% | -5.36% |
| Black | 19.11% | 20.86% | 9.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.75% | 74.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.89% | 2.33% | 23.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 2.14% | 35.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0.84% | 15.07% |