2000
#104,257
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 159
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Goldkamp
A German surname derived from words meaning "golden field" or "golden enclosure."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 240 Americans carry the last name Goldkamp. That puts it at #93,963 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,428,143 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Goldkamp surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
240
1 in 1,428,143
Census rank
#93,963
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
209
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 209 bearers of the surname Goldkamp in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 93963rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Goldkamp, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Goldkamp
The surname Goldkamp has its origins in the Germanic regions of Europe, likely originating in the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th centuries. The name is believed to be derived from the Old German words "gold" meaning "gold" and "kamp" meaning "field," suggesting a possible connection to an area or region known for gold mining or a golden-hued field.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Goldkamp surname can be found in the Annals of Würzburg, a medieval chronicle from the city of Würzburg in present-day Germany, dating back to the late 14th century. The chronicle mentions a certain "Johannes Goldkamp" who served as a local magistrate in the year 1387.
In the 16th century, the Goldkamp name appeared in several historical records from the Rhineland region of Germany, particularly in the city of Cologne. Notable individuals from this time period include Hans Goldkamp (c. 1520-1592), a prominent merchant and member of the city's guild system.
As the name spread throughout the German-speaking regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as Goldkampe, Goldkamper, and Goldkammer. These variations may have been influenced by local dialects or regional variations in pronunciation.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Goldkamp surname began to appear in records from other parts of Europe, possibly due to migration and the spread of German settlers. One notable individual from this period was Friedrich Goldkamp (1687-1756), a Lutheran theologian and author from Saxony, who wrote extensively on religious topics.
In the 19th century, the name Goldkamp gained further prominence with individuals such as Johann Goldkamp (1823-1892), a German-American sculptor and artist known for his works in bronze and marble. Another notable figure was Karl Goldkamp (1857-1918), a German industrialist and entrepreneur who founded a successful textile manufacturing company in Saxony.
Throughout its history, the Goldkamp surname has been associated with various professions and accomplishments, from merchants and artisans to scholars and entrepreneurs. While the exact origin of the name remains uncertain, its connection to the concepts of gold and fields suggests a rich cultural heritage rooted in the Germanic regions of Europe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Goldkamp
Among Census respondents with the surname Goldkamp, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Goldkamp bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Goldkamp surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.0% · 184
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 14
- Two or more races3.3% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Goldkamp
Goldkamp appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#96,368
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 189
+30 bearers (+18.9%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 7,889 places
2020
#93,963
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 209
+20 bearers (+10.6%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 2,405 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #104,257 | 159 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #96,368 | 189 | 0.06 | +30 bearers (+18.9%) | Up 7,889 places |
| 2020 | #93,963 | 209 | 0.07 | +20 bearers (+10.6%) | Up 2,405 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Goldkamp surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,368 | #93,963 | 2.5% |
| Count | 189 | 209 | 10.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Goldkamp bearers went from 189 to 209 (+10.6% change). The surname moved up 2,405 positions in the national ranking, going from #96,368 to #93,963.
FAQ
Goldkamp surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Goldkamp?
Name Census estimates that about 240 living Americans carry the surname Goldkamp. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,428,143 residents.
How common is Goldkamp?
Goldkamp ranks #93,963 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 209 people with the surname Goldkamp. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (240), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Goldkamp.
Has Goldkamp become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Goldkamp went from 189 recorded bearers to 209. That is an increase of 20 (+10.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #96,368 to #93,963.
What does the Census say about the background of Goldkamp?
Among Census respondents with the surname Goldkamp, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (3.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Goldkamp in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.0% (184 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Goldkamp appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.0%), Hispanic (6.7%), Two or More Races (3.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Goldkamp (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Goldkamp mean?
A German surname derived from words meaning "golden field" or "golden enclosure." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Goldkamp (0.07 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Goldkamp?
Want to know how many people have the last name Goldkamp? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.