Explore the Family Name Godber
The meaning of Godber
English (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire): 1. most probably a nickname from Middle English god(e), gud(e) ‘good’ + b(i)er ‘beer’, a metonymic occupational name for a brewer or a nickname for a toper. Compare Goodall. 2. alternatively, perhaps a nickname from medieval catchphrase, either God be her ‘May God be here (i.e. in this house)’ or gōd be her ‘may good be here’. Such phrasal names were common in England in the Middle Ages, although most have now died out.
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How common is the last name Godber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Godber has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 114,166th in terms of popularity and had 142 instances. By 2010, its ranking dropped to 129,825 with only 131 counts, marking a decrease of 13.72% in rank and 7.75% in count. The proportion of this surname per hundred thousand also showed a reduction by 20%, from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #114,166 | #129,825 | -13.72% |
| Count | 142 | 131 | -7.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Godber
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Godber, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In 2000, about 92.96% of those with the Godber surname identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 94.66% by 2010. The Black ethnicity representation decreased completely, from 3.52% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities tied to the Godber surname in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.96% | 94.66% | 1.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |