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

Goosby, 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 Goosby surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goosby in America

Goosby is the 21830th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goosby surname appeared 1,191 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 Goosby.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goosby 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 Goosby

The surname Goosby has its origins in England, dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "gos" meaning a goose and "by" meaning a village or settlement, suggesting that the name may have referred to a place where geese were raised or a person who was a breeder of geese.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Goosby can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, where a John Goosby was mentioned in 1597. The name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1624, listing a Thomas Goosby as a taxpayer in the village of Comberton.

During the 17th century, the spelling of the name varied, with forms such as Goosby, Goosbey, and Goosbee appearing in various records. This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure bearing the Goosby surname was William Goosby (1756-1837), a prominent merchant and landowner in Lincolnshire. He was known for his philanthropic efforts, contributing to the construction of several churches and schools in the area.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Goosby (1810-1892), a pioneer in the field of nursing. She worked tirelessly during the cholera epidemics of the 19th century, risking her life to care for the sick and underprivileged in London's East End.

In the early 20th century, the name Goosby gained further recognition through the work of William Goosby (1877-1949), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the iconic Goosby House on Piccadilly.

Throughout history, the Goosby name has also been associated with various locations, such as Goosby Hall in Cheshire, a former manor house dating back to the 16th century, and Goosby Green, a small hamlet in Oxfordshire that likely derived its name from the surname.

While the Goosby surname may not be as widely known as some others, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, from commerce and architecture to healthcare and philanthropy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goosby

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

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

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