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

Goodyke, 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 Goodyke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goodyke in America

Goodyke is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goodyke surname appeared 115 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 Goodyke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goodyke 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 Goodyke

The surname GOODYKE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, with its roots tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon era. The name is thought to derive from the Old English words "god" and "dic," which together translate to "good dike" or "good ditch." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or was responsible for maintaining a well-constructed ditch or embankment.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GOODYKE can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Godwine de Godic," indicating that it was already in use during the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various historical records and documents with slight variations in spelling, such as "Godycke," "Godike," and "Godyke." These variations likely reflected regional dialects and the inconsistent nature of written records during that time.

One notable figure bearing the surname GOODYKE was Sir John Goodyke, a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Lincolnshire, England, who lived in the late 14th and early 15th centuries. Records show that he served as a member of Parliament for Lincolnshire in 1399 and held significant estates in the region.

Another individual of historical significance was Robert Goodyke, who lived in the 16th century and was a merchant and alderman in the city of London. He was actively involved in the governance of the city and served as the Master of the Worshipful Company of Mercers, one of the oldest livery companies in London.

In the 17th century, the name GOODYKE appeared in various parish records and legal documents throughout England, indicating its continued presence and use. One notable figure from this period was William Goodyke, a landowner and justice of the peace in Cambridgeshire, who was born in 1632 and lived until the early 18th century.

Moving forward to the 18th century, the surname GOODYKE remained prevalent in various regions of England, with records showing individuals bearing the name in counties such as Norfolk, Suffolk, and Gloucestershire. One notable figure from this period was John Goodyke, a successful merchant and ship owner in Bristol, who was born in 1712 and played a significant role in the city's maritime trade.

As the centuries passed, the surname GOODYKE continued to be carried by individuals across England, with some branches of the family potentially migrating to other parts of the British Isles or even further afield to the colonies and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goodyke

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

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

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