Explore the Family Name Godbee
The meaning of Godbee
English (London): variant of Godby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Godbee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Godbee ranks 21,568 in popularity as of 2010, a slight decrease from its 2000 ranking of 20,995. While the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 3.68% from 1,167 in 2000 to 1,210 in 2010, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 4.65%, moving from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.41 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,995 | #21,568 | -2.73% |
| Count | 1,167 | 1,210 | 3.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.41 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Godbee
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in 2010 the majority of individuals with the Godbee surname identified as White (72.89%), showing a marginal increase from 72.75% in 2000. The next most prevalent ethnic identity was Black, constituting 23.64% in 2010, down from 24.76% in 2000. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 55.07%, rising from 0.69% in 2000 to 1.07% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races experienced a slight increase from 1.71% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010. There were no reported individuals under Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.75% | 72.89% | 0.19% |
| Black | 24.76% | 23.64% | -4.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.74% | 1.75% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 1.07% | 55.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |