Explore the Family Name Goulas
The meaning of Goulas
Greek: 1. nickname from the vocabulary word goula, from Latin gula ‘gullet’, denoting someone gluttonous. 2. from Goulas, a pet form of the personal name Geōrgios (see George). Some characteristic forenames: Greek Evagelos, Evangelos, Panagiotis, Pantelis.
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How common is the last name Goulas in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goulas saw a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,297th most common surname and increased to 63,068th by 2010, representing a change of 0.36%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 295 to 317 during this time period, a growth of 7.46%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #63,068 | 0.36% |
| Count | 295 | 317 | 7.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goulas
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Goulas identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, albeit with a small decrease from 97.97% to 96.21%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races and as Hispanic in 2010, at 1.89% and 1.58% respectively. These figures were not present in the 2000 census data for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 96.21% | -1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |