Explore the Family Name Goyco
The meaning of Goyco
Hispanic: probably a shortened and altered form of a Castilianized form of a Basque surname such as Goikoetxea (see Goicoechea), based on the element goiko ‘upper’.
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How common is the last name Goyco in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goyco has seen a rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 66,878th most popular name in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 57,234th slot, showing a positive change of 14.42%. The count of people with this surname also increased by 28.99%, growing from 276 individuals in 2000 to 356 in 2010. Proportionately, there were 0.1 individuals named Goyco per 100,000 in 2000, which rose to 0.12 per 100,000 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #57,234 | 14.42% |
| Count | 276 | 356 | 28.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goyco
As for its ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those bearing the Goyco surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 86.96% and 87.64% respectively. This indicates a slight increase of 0.78% over the decade. The second largest group identified as White, with a minor increase of 0.69% from 7.25% in 2000 to 7.30% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black made up 3.99% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 3.93% by 2010. No individuals with the surname were recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, or reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.96% | 87.64% | 0.78% |
| White | 7.25% | 7.3% | 0.69% |
| Black | 3.99% | 3.93% | -1.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |