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

Goodling, 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 Goodling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goodling in America

Goodling is the 23238th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goodling surname appeared 1,097 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 Goodling.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goodling 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 Goodling

The surname Goodling has its origins in England, dating back to the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "godlincg," which means "a little good one" or "a good person." This term was likely used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as virtuous or of good character.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Goodling can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 13th century, where a certain William Godlyng is mentioned. This suggests that the surname was already established in Yorkshire during that time.

In the 14th century, the Goodling surname appeared in various records across different counties in England, such as the Pipe Rolls of Somerset and the Court Rolls of Cheshire. These references indicate that the name had spread to different regions of the country by that period.

One notable historical figure bearing the Goodling surname was John Goodling, a merchant and alderman from the city of York in the late 16th century. Records show that he was actively involved in civic affairs and held influential positions within the city's administration.

During the 17th century, the Goodling surname continued to be found in various records across England. For example, in 1627, a certain Thomas Goodling was listed as a landowner in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire.

Another individual of note was Sir William Goodling, who lived in the 18th century and was a prominent figure in the English legal profession. He served as a judge and was knighted for his contributions to the judicial system.

In the 19th century, the Goodling surname became more widely documented, and several individuals with this name gained recognition. One such person was Robert Goodling, a renowned botanist and naturalist born in 1812 in Northumberland. He made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in his region.

Another notable figure from this period was Elizabeth Goodling, an author and poet who was born in 1835 in Gloucestershire. She published several collections of poetry and was celebrated for her literary achievements during her lifetime.

While the Goodling surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, due to immigration and migration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goodling

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

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

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