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

Goud, 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 Goud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goud in America

Goud is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goud surname appeared 157 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 Goud.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goud 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 Goud

The surname Goud is of Dutch origin and is believed to have emerged during the medieval period in the Low Countries region, which comprises the present-day Netherlands, Belgium, and parts of northern France. It is derived from the Old Dutch word "goud," which means "gold."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Goud can be found in the Leiden municipal records from the 14th century. These records mention a merchant named Willem Goud, who lived in the city of Leiden in the 1360s. The name's association with gold suggests that the original bearers of this surname may have been goldsmiths, jewelers, or engaged in trades related to the precious metal.

The name Goud is also linked to several place names in the Netherlands, such as Goudswaard and Gouderak. These toponyms, which incorporate the word "goud," may have influenced the surname's development and contributed to its geographical spread.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Goud was Pieter Goud, a renowned painter and stained-glass artist from Utrecht. His works adorned several churches and cathedrals in the region, showcasing his exceptional talent and expertise in working with glass and pigments.

During the 17th century, a prominent figure with the surname Goud was Jan Goud, a Dutch merchant and explorer. He embarked on numerous voyages to the East Indies and established trade routes between the Netherlands and various Asian countries, contributing to the Dutch Golden Age of exploration and commerce.

Another notable individual with the surname Goud was Hendrik Goud, a 19th-century Dutch architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and urban landscapes in Amsterdam, Utrecht, and other Dutch cities, leaving a lasting impact on the country's architectural heritage.

Throughout history, the surname Goud has also been associated with various alternative spellings, such as Goud, Goudt, and Goudé, reflecting regional variations and linguistic influences.

While the surname Goud is relatively uncommon today, it holds a rich historical significance and a connection to the Dutch cultural and economic heritage, particularly in its association with the precious metal industry and artistic endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goud

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

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

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