Explore the Family Name Goynes
The meaning of Goynes
English (Cornwall): variant of Goyne, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Goynes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Goynes' has slightly increased from the year 2000 to 2010. The count of individuals with this surname rose by 7.53% from 558 in 2000 to 600 in 2010. However, its rank among all surnames only marginally improved from 37,534 to 37,180, an increase of 0.94%. Meanwhile, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people dipped slightly by -4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,534 | #37,180 | 0.94% |
| Count | 558 | 600 | 7.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goynes
On the ethnicity front, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a mix of changes and consistencies. Among those with the surname 'Goynes', there was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity for the years 2000 and 2010. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a slight increase of 11.52% over the decade. The percentage of White individuals declined a bit from 56.81% to 54.67%, a decrease of -3.77%. The Hispanic representation showed the most significant growth, rising by 46.40% from 1.25% in 2000 to 1.83% in 2010. Lastly, Black ethnicity showed a moderate increase by 6.78%, growing from 37.46% to 40.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.81% | 54.67% | -3.77% |
| Black | 37.46% | 40% | 6.78% |
| Two or More Races | 2.69% | 3% | 11.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.83% | 46.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |