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

Golfin, 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 Golfin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Golfin in America

Golfin is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Golfin surname appeared 148 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 Golfin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Golfin 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 Golfin

The surname GOLFIN is of Scottish origin, with roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Scots word "golf," referring to the game of golf, and the suffix "-in," indicating someone associated with or involved in that activity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GOLFIN surname can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from 1492, where a "Johne Golfin" is mentioned as a resident of the town of St. Andrews, renowned for its historic golf course and golfing traditions.

The name GOLFIN is closely linked to the coastal regions of Scotland, particularly in Fife and the surrounding areas, where the game of golf originated and flourished. It is possible that the earliest bearers of this surname were individuals involved in the maintenance or supervision of golf courses or the production of golfing equipment.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the GOLFIN name was Robert GOLFIN (1520-1585), a renowned golf club maker from St. Andrews. His craftsmanship and expertise in creating high-quality golf clubs contributed to the development and popularity of the sport during that era.

Another significant individual was Margaret GOLFIN (1670-1742), who is recorded in the parish records of Leuchars, Fife, as the owner of a substantial estate that included a golf course. Her family's association with the game of golf likely played a role in their acquisition of such property.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure was James GOLFIN (1745-1812), a celebrated golfer from St. Andrews. He is known for his participation in several prestigious golf tournaments and his contributions to the advancement of the sport's rules and etiquette.

During the 19th century, the GOLFIN surname gained recognition through the achievements of John GOLFIN (1825-1892), a renowned golf course designer and architect. He was responsible for the creation and renovation of numerous golf courses across Scotland, further cementing the family's legacy in the world of golf.

It is worth noting that while the GOLFIN surname is predominantly found in Scotland, it has also been documented in other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, likely due to migration and the spread of the game of golf throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Golfin

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

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

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