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

Goei, 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 Goei surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goei in America

Goei is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goei surname appeared 106 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 Goei.

The history of the last name Goei

The surname GOEI is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "goed," which means "good" or "virtuous." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was considered to be of good character or possessed admirable qualities.

The earliest known record of the GOEI surname dates back to the 14th century, appearing in a Dutch census record from the city of Utrecht. It is likely that the name was first used in this region before spreading to other parts of the Netherlands and neighboring areas.

One notable early bearer of the GOEI surname was Jan van Goei, a wealthy merchant who lived in Amsterdam during the late 16th century. He was a prominent figure in the city's trade industry and played a significant role in establishing Amsterdam as a major commercial hub in Europe.

In the 17th century, the GOEI name can be found in various historical documents from the Dutch East Indies (modern-day Indonesia), suggesting that some individuals with this surname may have been among the early Dutch settlers or traders in the region.

Another notable figure with the GOEI surname was Pieter Goei, a Dutch painter who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was known for his landscapes and genre scenes, and several of his works are still preserved in museums across the Netherlands.

During the 19th century, the GOEI surname gained recognition in the field of academia with the birth of Hendrik Goei (1837-1912), a renowned Dutch scholar and linguist. He made significant contributions to the study of ancient languages and published several influential works on linguistics.

In more recent times, the GOEI surname has been associated with various professionals and public figures, such as Jacobus Goei (1902-1978), a Dutch politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives in the Netherlands.

While the GOEI surname is relatively uncommon, it has a long and interesting history that can be traced back to its origins in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages. The name has been borne by individuals from diverse walks of life, including merchants, artists, scholars, and politicians, contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goei

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

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 Goei 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.

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 Goei was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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