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

Goldenson, 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 Goldenson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goldenson in America

Goldenson is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goldenson surname appeared 101 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 Goldenson.

The history of the last name Goldenson

The surname Goldenson is of Ashkenazic Jewish origin, with roots tracing back to the German and Yiddish languages. It is believed to have originated in the late 18th or early 19th century in Central or Eastern Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Goldenson can be found in the records of the Jewish community in Krakow, Poland, where a family by that name is mentioned in the 1820s. It is likely that the name derives from the German or Yiddish words "gold" (meaning "gold") and "son" (meaning "son"), suggesting that it may have been a descriptive surname given to someone who worked with gold or had a connection to the trade.

In the late 19th century, as many Jewish families began emigrating from Eastern Europe to escape persecution and seek better opportunities, the surname Goldenson spread to other parts of Europe and beyond. By the early 20th century, there were Goldensons living in various countries, including the United States, where the name became more established.

One notable figure with the surname Goldenson was Leonard Goldenson (1905-1999), an American businessman who served as the president and CEO of ABC, the American Broadcasting Company. Under his leadership, ABC grew from a small radio network to a major television network, and he played a significant role in the development of the television industry in the United States.

Another individual of note was Moniek Goldenson (1922-1995), a Dutch-born Holocaust survivor who became a prominent writer and journalist in Israel after World War II. His memoirs, "The Long Road Home," detail his harrowing experiences during the Holocaust and his journey to rebuild his life in the newly established state of Israel.

In the realm of academia, the name Goldenson is associated with Robert M. Goldenson (1915-2002), an American educator and author who served as the president of Rider College (now Rider University) in New Jersey from 1958 to 1976. He was instrumental in expanding the college's academic programs and facilities during his tenure.

Another figure of historical significance was Ida Goldenson (1886-1975), a Russian-born American social worker and educator who dedicated her life to improving the lives of immigrant families and children in New York City. She founded the Ida Goldenson Settlement House, which provided educational and social services to the local community.

While these are just a few examples, the surname Goldenson has a rich history spanning multiple generations and continents, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who have carried this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goldenson

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

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

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