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

Goitom, 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 Goitom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goitom in America

Goitom is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goitom surname appeared 214 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 Goitom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goitom 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 Goitom

The surname "GOITOM" is believed to have originated in the region of Eritrea, a country located in the Horn of Africa. The name can be traced back to the ancient Semitic languages spoken in the region, particularly the Ge'ez language, which was the liturgical language of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church.

One possible derivation of the name "GOITOM" is from the Ge'ez word "ገዳም" (gedām), which means "monastery" or "hermitage." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify individuals who lived in or were associated with monasteries or religious communities in the region.

In the medieval period, the name appeared in various historical records and manuscripts related to the Eritrean and Ethiopian regions. For instance, some early references to individuals bearing the name "GOITOM" can be found in chronicles and hagiographies of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name "GOITOM" is Abba Goitom, a renowned Eritrean monk and scholar who lived in the 14th century. He was known for his contributions to the translation and preservation of religious texts, as well as his expertise in various fields of knowledge.

Another notable figure with the surname "GOITOM" was Abuna Yaqob Goitom, a prominent Eritrean religious leader who served as the Metropolitan Archbishop of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church in the 19th century (born around 1820, died in 1892). He played a crucial role in the spiritual and cultural life of Eritrea during his tenure.

In the 20th century, Wolde Goitom was a renowned Eritrean artist and educator who made significant contributions to the development of modern art in Eritrea. He was born in 1924 and passed away in 2008.

Semere Goitom, born in 1942, is a prominent Eritrean historian and scholar who has published numerous works on the history, culture, and heritage of Eritrea. His research has shed light on the rich traditions and contributions of the Eritrean people.

Fessehaye Goitom was an Eritrean freedom fighter and military leader who played a pivotal role in the Eritrean struggle for independence from Ethiopia. He was born in 1935 and passed away in 2001, leaving a lasting legacy as a symbol of Eritrean resistance and determination.

While the surname "GOITOM" has its roots in the ancient Ge'ez language and the monastic traditions of Eritrea, it has since become a widely recognized name within the Eritrean diaspora and communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goitom

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

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

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