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

Goldfinger, 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 Goldfinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goldfinger in America

Goldfinger is the 47521st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goldfinger surname appeared 446 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 Goldfinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goldfinger 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 Goldfinger

The surname Goldfinger has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the late 16th century. The name is derived from the German words "gold" and "finger," which together refer to a goldsmith or someone who worked with gold. It is believed that the name was initially given as a descriptive surname to individuals who practiced this profession.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Goldfinger surname can be found in the records of the city of Augsburg, Germany, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention a certain Johann Goldfinger, who was a renowned goldsmith in the city at that time. The name also appears in various other German regional records from the 16th and 17th centuries.

In the 18th century, the Goldfinger name began to spread beyond the borders of Germany. Historical records show that several Goldfinger families emigrated to other parts of Europe, including Austria, Switzerland, and even as far as Russia. One notable individual from this period was Friedrich Goldfinger (1724-1802), a German-born goldsmith who gained fame in St. Petersburg, Russia, for his intricate and ornate works.

As the 19th century dawned, the Goldfinger surname became more widely dispersed across Europe and beyond. One of the most notable figures with this name was Franz Goldfinger (1820-1892), an Austrian-born goldsmith and inventor who developed several innovative techniques for working with precious metals. His contributions to the field of metalsmithing were widely recognized during his lifetime.

In the 20th century, the Goldfinger name continued to be associated with the goldsmithing trade, although it also began to appear in other professions as well. One prominent individual from this period was Sir Erno Goldfinger (1902-1987), a British architect and designer of Hungarian descent, known for his innovative and controversial brutalist style of architecture.

Another noteworthy figure with the Goldfinger surname was Walter Goldfinger (1910-2000), an Austrian-born British artist and sculptor who was renowned for his abstract and modernist works. His sculptures can be found in numerous public spaces and galleries across Europe and North America.

Throughout its history, the surname Goldfinger has maintained a strong connection to the art and craft of working with gold and precious metals. While it has branched out into other fields over time, its roots in the goldsmithing profession have endured as a central part of its meaning and legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goldfinger

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

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

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