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

Goyco, 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 Goyco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goyco in America

Goyco is the 57234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goyco surname appeared 356 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 Goyco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goyco 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 Goyco

The surname Goyco is believed to have originated in Spain, with its roots dating back to the 11th century. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "gozco," which means "a small dog" or "a puppy." The name may have been initially used as a nickname for someone with a dog-like appearance or behavior.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Goyco can be found in a medieval Spanish manuscript from the year 1124. This document mentions a person named "Rodrigo Goyco" who was a landowner in the region of Castile.

In the 13th century, there are references to a family called Goyco living in the city of Seville. They were part of the nobility and owned several estates in the surrounding areas. One notable member of this family was Juan Goyco, who served as a knight in the court of King Ferdinand III of Castile (1199-1252).

During the 15th century, the name Goyco appeared in various official records in the region of Aragon. One such document from 1487 mentions a merchant named Pedro Goyco, who traded in textiles and spices between Spain and Italy.

In the 16th century, the surname Goyco spread to other parts of Europe, particularly France and Italy. A notable figure from this period was Marcello Goyco (1512-1591), an Italian painter and sculptor who was commissioned to create several works for churches and noble families in Rome.

Another significant person with the surname Goyco was Diego Goyco (1647-1718), a Spanish military officer who fought in the War of the Spanish Succession. He was awarded various honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

As the centuries passed, the Goyco name continued to appear in various historical records and documents across Spain and other parts of Europe. However, it is important to note that the surname's prevalence and distribution may have varied over time due to migrations, intermarriages, and other historical events.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goyco

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

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

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