Explore the Family Name Wildgoose
The meaning of Wildgoose
English: nickname from Middle English wilde gos ‘wild goose’. In most languages and cultures of Europe geese were and are proverbial for aggressive but ill-directed behavior.
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How common is the last name Wildgoose in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Wildgoose saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Wildgoose ranked as the 118,954th most common surname in the United States, with 135 people bearing this name. By 2010, the rank improved to 113,155, with a total count of 155 bearers, marking a 14.81% increase. The proportion per 100k people remained the same at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,954 | #113,155 | 4.87% |
| Count | 135 | 155 | 14.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wildgoose
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the decade. In 2000, 44.44% of those with the Wildgoose surname identified as White, rising to 47.74% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Black decreased slightly from 47.41% to 44.52%. Hispanic representation also increased marginally from 3.70% in 2000 to 4.52% in 2010. Those identifying as part of two or more races appeared in the 2010 census at 3.23%, while there were no reported instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Wildgoose surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.44% | 47.74% | 7.43% |
| Black | 47.41% | 44.52% | -6.1% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 4.52% | 22.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |