2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Goodykoontz
A German surname likely derived from a Middle High German phrase meaning "good person".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Goodykoontz. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Goodykoontz surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Goodykoontz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Goodykoontz, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Hispanic (4.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Goodykoontz
The surname Goodykoontz is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest roots traced back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the German words "gut" or "good" and "kuntze," which was an old German surname meaning "the brave" or "the courageous."
During the Middle Ages, the name Goodykoontz was commonly found in various regions of Germany, particularly in the southern and central areas. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in church records and local registers from towns and villages across the German states.
One notable historical reference to the surname Goodykoontz dates back to the 17th century, when a man named Hans Goodykoontz was mentioned in the municipal archives of the town of Heidelberg for his involvement in a local dispute over land ownership.
As with many surnames, variations in spelling were common throughout history. Some of the earlier spellings of the name included Gutkuntz, Gutkunze, and Gutkuntze, reflecting regional dialects and the influence of local scribes.
Among the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Goodykoontz was Johann Goodykoontz, born in 1603 in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, who worked as a blacksmith and was noted for his exceptional craftsmanship.
Another notable figure was Katharina Goodykoontz (1658-1732), a midwife from the village of Tübingen, who gained recognition for her expertise in traditional herbal remedies and her compassionate care for mothers and newborns.
In the 18th century, the name Goodykoontz was also found in some historical records from the city of Frankfurt, where a merchant named Wilhelm Goodykoontz (1721-1798) established a successful trading business, dealing in textiles and other goods.
The 19th century saw the spread of the Goodykoontz surname to other parts of Europe, including France and the Netherlands, as families migrated in search of new opportunities. One such individual was Pieter Goodykoontz (1834-1912), a Dutch engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable bridges and canals in his homeland.
Finally, in the early 20th century, a German-born artist named Anna Goodykoontz (1887-1972) gained recognition for her vibrant impressionist paintings, which depicted scenes of rural life and landscapes across Germany and neighboring countries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Goodykoontz
Among Census respondents with the surname Goodykoontz, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Hispanic (4.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Goodykoontz bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Goodykoontz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.7% · 91
- Two or more races6.7% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Goodykoontz
Goodykoontz appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+5 bearers (+4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,357 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-13 bearers (-11.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,849 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.4%) | Down 4,357 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-11.0%) | Down 11,849 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Goodykoontz surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #152,989 | -8.4% |
| Count | 118 | 105 | -11.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Goodykoontz bearers went from 118 to 105 (-11.0% change). The surname moved down 11,849 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #152,989.
FAQ
Goodykoontz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Goodykoontz?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Goodykoontz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Goodykoontz?
Goodykoontz ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Goodykoontz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Goodykoontz.
Has Goodykoontz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Goodykoontz went from 118 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 13 (-11.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Goodykoontz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Goodykoontz, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Hispanic (4.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Goodykoontz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.7% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Goodykoontz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.7%), Two or More Races (6.7%), Hispanic (4.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Goodykoontz (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Goodykoontz mean?
A German surname likely derived from a Middle High German phrase meaning "good person". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Goodykoontz (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Goodykoontz?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Goodykoontz? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.