Explore the Family Name Goyen
The meaning of Goyen
English (Cornwall): variant of Goyne.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goyen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goyen saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Goyen ranked as the 67,113th most common surname, dropping to the 69,793rd position by 2010, indicating a change of -3.99%. However, it's worth noting that the actual count of individuals carrying the Goyen name rose from 275 in 2000 to 281 in 2010, an increment of 2.18%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #69,793 | -3.99% |
| Count | 275 | 281 | 2.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goyen
When considering the ethnic identity of those with the surname Goyen, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows little fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identified as White, with 91.27% in 2000 slightly increasing to 91.46% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic comprised 5.45% in 2000, experiencing a small decrease to 5.34% by 2010. Interestingly, those claiming two or more ethnicities increased from 1.82% to 2.49%, signifying a rise of 36.81%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native held no representation for this surname during these periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.27% | 91.46% | 0.21% |
| Hispanic | 5.45% | 5.34% | -2.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 2.49% | 36.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |