Explore the Family Name Goza
The meaning of Goza
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goza in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Goza" experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Goza ranked as the 15,327th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen in rank to the 17,229th position, marking a decrease of 12.41%. The count of individuals with this last name also fell slightly from 1,760 in 2000 to 1,644 in 2010, representing a decrease of 6.59%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Goza per 100,000 individuals decreased by 13.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,327 | #17,229 | -12.41% |
| Count | 1,760 | 1,644 | -6.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.56 | -13.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goza
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Goza", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority (85.10%) identified as White, this was a slight decrease from 86.53% in 2000. The representation of Goza within the Hispanic community also saw a small decline from 6.48% to 6.14%. Conversely, those identifying as Two or more races increased by 80.92%, albeit from a small base of 1.31% to 2.37%. Additionally, new representation emerged under Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, which were not present in 2000 but recorded 1.22% and 0.49% respectively in 2010. The Black community saw a minimal decrease from 4.77% to 4.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.53% | 85.1% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 6.48% | 6.14% | -5.25% |
| Black | 4.77% | 4.68% | -1.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 2.37% | 80.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |