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

Gone, 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 Gone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gone in America

Gone is the 56972nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gone surname appeared 358 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 Gone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gone 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 Gone

The surname Gone originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English word "gān" or "gōn," meaning "to go" or "to travel." It is believed that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who frequently traveled or moved from place to place.

One of the earliest known references to the Gone surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property values compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a person named "Godwin Gone" who held lands in Gloucestershire.

During the 13th century, the Gone surname appeared in various records across different regions of England. In 1273, a man named John Gone was listed in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, while a William Gone was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk in 1286.

The Gone surname has also been associated with several place names, particularly in the counties of Somerset and Wiltshire, where variations such as "Gonne" and "Gunne" were common. These place names likely originated from the Old English words "gān" or "gōn," suggesting a connection to the surname's derivation.

One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the Gone surname was Sir John Gone (c. 1350-1420), a prominent English soldier and landowner who fought in the Hundred Years' War. He was knighted for his valor in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.

Another historically significant figure was Thomas Gone (1590-1663), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Reading, Berkshire. He was renowned for his sermons and published works on theological subjects.

In the 18th century, the Gone surname gained recognition through the achievements of William Gone (1714-1791), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Bristol. He made significant contributions to the city's infrastructure and founded several charitable institutions.

One of the most prominent individuals with the Gone surname was Sir John Gone (1835-1912), a British politician and colonial administrator. He served as the Governor of New Zealand from 1892 to 1897 and played a pivotal role in the country's early constitutional development.

Another notable figure was Emily Gone (1867-1944), a British suffragette and activist who campaigned tirelessly for women's rights and social reforms. She was a prominent member of the Women's Social and Political Union and participated in numerous protests and demonstrations.

While the Gone surname has its origins in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. The name's rich history and diverse representations across different fields and eras reflect its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gone

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

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

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