2000
#111,119
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 147
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Goron
A surname derived from the Basque gora meaning "high" or "upper".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 178 Americans carry the last name Goron. That puts it at #118,445 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,925,586 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Goron 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
178
1 in 1,925,586
Census rank
#118,445
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
155
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 155 bearers of the surname Goron in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 118445th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Goron, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Black (6.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Goron
The surname GORON has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Basque word "gora," meaning "above" or "high," suggesting an association with elevated terrain or a residence situated at a higher elevation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the GORON surname can be found in the Cartulary of the Monastery of San Juan de la Peña, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This document contains references to individuals bearing the name GORON, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.
In the 13th century, the GORON name appeared in the Fuero de Navarra, a legal code of the Kingdom of Navarre, which encompassed parts of present-day northern Spain and southwestern France. This suggests that the name had established roots in the area and was recognized within the local legal system.
Historically, the GORON surname was also associated with certain place names in the Basque region. For example, the village of Goron in the province of Gipuzkoa, Spain, likely derived its name from the GORON surname or vice versa, indicating a strong connection between the name and the local geography.
Among notable individuals bearing the GORON surname throughout history are:
1. Juan de Goron (c. 1450-1518), a Spanish military commander who participated in the Conquest of Granada and served as the Governor of Malaga.
2. Pierre Goron (1573-1649), a French jurist and professor of law at the University of Toulouse.
3. María Goron (1621-1689), a Spanish nun and mystic known for her spiritual writings and devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
4. Jacques Goron (1701-1778), a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris.
5. Ángel Goron (1831-1901), a Spanish painter known for his landscapes and portraiture, particularly depicting scenes from the Basque Country.
While the GORON surname has its roots in the Basque region, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora, carrying with it the historical and cultural significance of its origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Goron
Among Census respondents with the surname Goron, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Black (6.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Goron 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 Goron surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White79.4% · 123
- Hispanic or Latino7.1% · 11
- Black or African American6.5% · 10
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.9% · 6
- Two or more races2.6% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Goron
Goron 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
#110,286
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 160
+13 bearers (+8.8%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 833 places
2020
#118,445
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 155
-5 bearers (-3.1%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 8,159 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #111,119 | 147 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #110,286 | 160 | 0.05 | +13 bearers (+8.8%) | Up 833 places |
| 2020 | #118,445 | 155 | 0.05 | -5 bearers (-3.1%) | Down 8,159 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 Goron 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 | #110,286 | #118,445 | -7.4% |
| Count | 160 | 155 | -3.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | 3.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Goron bearers went from 160 to 155 (-3.1% change). The surname moved down 8,159 positions in the national ranking, going from #110,286 to #118,445.
FAQ
Goron surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Goron?
Name Census estimates that about 178 living Americans carry the surname Goron. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,925,586 residents.
How common is Goron?
Goron ranks #118,445 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 155 people with the surname Goron. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (178), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Goron.
Has Goron become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Goron went from 160 recorded bearers to 155. That is a decrease of 5 (-3.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #110,286 to #118,445.
What does the Census say about the background of Goron?
Among Census respondents with the surname Goron, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Black (6.5%). 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 Goron in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.4% (123 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Goron appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (79.4%), Hispanic (7.1%), Black (6.5%). 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 Goron (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 Goron mean?
A surname derived from the Basque gora meaning "high" or "upper". 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 Goron (0.05 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 common is the surname Goron?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Goron on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.