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

Goswick, 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 Goswick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goswick in America

Goswick is the 25381st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goswick surname appeared 975 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 Goswick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goswick 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 Goswick

The surname Goswick is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from a place name, possibly referring to a location in the county of Suffolk or Essex. The name may have roots in Old English words such as "gos" (goose) and "wic" (a dwelling or farm), suggesting a connection to a place where geese were kept or raised.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Goswick can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk, dated 1327, where a person named Roger de Goswyk is mentioned. This record provides evidence of the name's existence and its association with the region of Suffolk during the medieval period.

In the 15th century, the Goswick surname appeared in various historical records, including the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence from the influential Paston family of Norfolk. One notable mention is of a John Goswick, who served as a chaplain and is referenced in a letter dated 1472.

The Goswick name also has a connection to the village of Goswyk (now spelled Goswic) in Oxfordshire. Records from the 16th century, such as the Valor Ecclesiasticus of 1535, mention individuals with the surname Goswick residing in this area, suggesting a potential link between the name and the place name.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Goswick have made their mark in various fields. One such figure was William Goswick (c. 1510-1585), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Grimsby during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another notable bearer of the name was Thomas Goswick (1568-1642), a clergyman and author who served as the Vicar of Chiswick in London.

In the realm of literature, John Goswick (1627-1702) was an English poet and playwright who gained recognition for his works in the late 17th century. His most famous work, "The Merry Milkmaid," a comedic play, was published in 1670.

During the 18th century, the Goswick surname was still present, as evidenced by the records of Edward Goswick (1712-1784), a successful merchant and landowner in Lincolnshire. Additionally, Mary Goswick (1740-1820), a notable philanthropist and patron of the arts, played a significant role in supporting various charitable causes in her local community.

While the Goswick surname may have originated from a specific location or descriptive term, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries, leaving an indelible mark on the historical record.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goswick

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

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

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