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

Goldwire, 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 Goldwire surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goldwire in America

Goldwire is the 29822nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goldwire surname appeared 788 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 Goldwire.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goldwire 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 Goldwire

The surname Goldwire originates from England, with the earliest records tracing it back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have derived from a combination of the English words "gold" and "wire," possibly referring to an occupation or trade related to the making or selling of gold wire.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was William Goldwire, who was mentioned in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Chelmsford, Essex, in 1587. This suggests that the Goldwire family may have been established in the Essex region during that era.

In the 17th century, the name was also found in other parts of England, such as Lincolnshire. A John Goldwire was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1628, indicating that members of the family had spread to different areas of the country.

Historical records from the 18th century provide further insights into the Goldwire lineage. In 1765, a Thomas Goldwire was born in the village of Wymondham, Norfolk. He later became a prominent figure in the local community, serving as a churchwarden at the parish church.

Another notable bearer of the name was Robert Goldwire, a merchant and trader who lived in London during the early 19th century. He was recorded in the city's trade directories of 1812, suggesting that he was involved in commercial activities within the capital.

Moving into the 19th and 20th centuries, the Goldwire name became more widespread throughout England and even extended to other parts of the British Isles. Some individuals of note include:

1. James Goldwire (1823-1898), a renowned architect from Bristol who designed several notable buildings in the city.
2. Margaret Goldwire (1845-1912), a philanthropist and social reformer from Liverpool, known for her work in improving living conditions for the poor.
3. William Goldwire (1867-1942), a successful businessman and industrialist from Manchester, who founded the Goldwire Manufacturing Company.
4. Henry Goldwire (1887-1967), a celebrated author and poet from London, whose works explored themes of nature and the English countryside.
5. Elizabeth Goldwire (1920-2005), a pioneering scientist and researcher in the field of genetics, who made significant contributions to the understanding of inherited disorders.

The Goldwire surname, with its rich history and varied bearers across different walks of life, has left a lasting imprint on the tapestry of English heritage and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goldwire

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

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

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