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

Goewey, 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 Goewey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goewey in America

Goewey is the 40800th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goewey surname appeared 535 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 Goewey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goewey 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 Goewey

The surname GOEWEY originated in the Netherlands, particularly in the region of Gelderland, during the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "gouw," which refers to a rural district or region. The name likely evolved from a place name or a descriptive term related to a specific area or locality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GOEWEY surname dates back to the year 1587, when a certain Adriaen Goewijck was mentioned in the parish records of Arnhem, a city in the province of Gelderland. This early spelling variation suggests that the name may have originally been pronounced as "Goo-wijk" or "Goo-vijk."

In the 17th century, the GOEWEY surname appeared in various historical documents, including land records and tax rolls, primarily in the regions of Gelderland and Utrecht. During this period, the name was spelled in different ways, such as Goewijck, Gouwij, and Goewey.

One notable individual bearing the GOEWEY surname was Jan Goewey (1644-1712), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still-life paintings and landscapes. He was born in Leiden and spent most of his career in Amsterdam, where he gained recognition for his artistic talents.

Another prominent figure with the GOEWEY surname was Pieter Goewey (1681-1748), a Dutch Reformed minister and theologian. He served as a pastor in several churches in the Netherlands and authored several religious works that were influential during his time.

In the 18th century, the GOEWEY surname spread to other parts of the Netherlands, as well as to neighboring countries like Germany and Belgium. One example is Willem Goewey (1726-1798), a Dutch businessman and trader who established successful trading operations in Hamburg, Germany.

During the 19th century, some individuals with the GOEWEY surname emigrated to other parts of the world, including North America and South Africa. One such individual was Johannes Goewey (1812-1887), who was born in the Netherlands but later settled in South Africa, where he became a prominent farmer and landowner.

Another notable figure was Gerrit Goewey (1854-1920), a Dutch-American architect who designed several notable buildings in the Chicago area, including several churches and residential structures. He was known for his expertise in Gothic Revival and Romanesque Revival architectural styles.

While the GOEWEY surname may not be as common as some other Dutch surnames, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its origins in the Netherlands several centuries ago. The name has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, clergymen, businessmen, and architects, contributing to the cultural and historical tapestry of the regions where they lived and worked.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goewey

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Goewey, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!