Find out how popular the last name Goc is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Goc.

Goc, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Goc surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goc in America

Goc is the 75069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goc surname appeared 257 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Goc.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goc to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Goc

The surname "Goc" is believed to have originated in Poland, with its roots tracing back to the 15th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Polish word "goc," which means "guest" or "visitor." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who frequently traveled or resided as a guest in different locations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Goc" can be found in the Akta Grodzkie, a collection of court records from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, dating back to the late 16th century. These records document legal proceedings and transactions involving individuals with the surname "Goc."

In the 17th century, the name appears in various parish records and census documents from the regions of Greater Poland and Silesia. During this period, variations in spelling, such as "Gotz" and "Gocz," were common due to the inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional dialects.

Historically, the name "Goc" has been associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Jan Goc, a prominent Polish printer and publisher who lived in the late 16th century. He established a printing press in Krakow and played a significant role in disseminating literature and scholarly works during the Renaissance period in Poland.

Another notable bearer of the name was Stefan Goc, a Polish military officer who fought in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's wars against Sweden in the mid-17th century. He is recorded as having participated in several battles, including the famous Siege of Częstochowa in 1655.

In the 18th century, the name "Goc" appeared in various genealogical records from the regions of Masovia and Pomerania. One notable individual from this period was Franciszek Goc, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who lived in the town of Płock. He is known for his contributions to the local community, including the construction of a church and a school.

Moving into the 19th century, the name "Goc" can be found in various historical documents from the region of Silesia, which was then part of the German Empire. One notable figure from this period was Karol Goc, a prominent industrialist and entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses in the mining and manufacturing sectors.

Throughout its history, the surname "Goc" has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, military personnel, and businessmen. While not an exhaustive list, these examples provide insight into the diverse and rich heritage associated with this Polish surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goc

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Goc.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Goc was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Goc has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Goc was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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