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

Goggin, 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 Goggin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goggin in America

Goggin is the 12541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goggin surname appeared 2,470 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Goggin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goggin 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 Goggin

The surname Goggin is believed to have originated in Ireland, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is considered an Anglicized version of the Irish Gaelic name Ó Gogáin, derived from the personal name Gogán, a diminutive form of the name Gogaidh.

Gogaidh itself is thought to be a derivative of the Gaelic word "gog," which means "arrogant" or "proud." This suggests that the original bearer of the name may have been known for their confident or haughty demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Goggin surname can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. The name appears in an entry from the year 1562, referencing a Conor O'Goggin, a member of a prominent family from County Cork.

In the 17th century, the Goggin name was particularly prevalent in the region of West Cork, with several notable figures emerging from this area. One such individual was Donagh Goggin, a Catholic priest who lived from 1603 to 1675 and played a significant role in preserving the faith during the period of the Penal Laws.

Another prominent figure was Captain Cornelius Goggin, born in 1673, who served in the Irish Brigade of the French army under King Louis XIV. He was recognized for his bravery and military prowess during the Nine Years' War against the Dutch Republic.

In the 18th century, the Goggin surname gained further recognition with the birth of John Goggin in 1752. He was a successful merchant and landowner in County Cork, known for his philanthropic endeavors and support of local education initiatives.

A notable bearer of the Goggin name in more recent history was Sir William Goggin, born in 1866 in County Cork. He was a prominent Irish jurist and served as the Lord Chief Justice of Ireland from 1922 to 1937, playing a crucial role in the early years of the Irish Free State.

While the Goggin surname has its roots in Ireland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and diaspora. Variations of the spelling, such as Gogin and Gogan, have also emerged over time, reflecting regional differences in pronunciation and record-keeping.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goggin

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

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

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