Explore the Family Name Godbey
The meaning of Godbey
English: variant of Godby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Godbey in the United States?
In terms of popularity, the Godbey surname experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Its rank dropped by about 4.79% from 12,330 in 2000 to 12,921 in 2010. Despite the decrease in rank, the number of people bearing the Godbey surname increased by approximately 2.9%, from 2,312 in 2000 to 2,379 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 individuals, the name's prevalence decreased by around 5.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,330 | #12,921 | -4.79% |
| Count | 2,312 | 2,379 | 2.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.81 | -5.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Godbey
Analyzing the ethnicity breakdown based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is evident that the Godbey surname is most commonly associated with the White ethnic identity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of those with the Godbey surname identified as White. Noteworthy changes were observed among other ethnic identities during this decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic who bear the Godbey surname increased significantly by 39.81%, while those identifying as Black reduced drastically by 43.20%. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also decreased, whereas the proportion of those with mixed race (two or more races) grew by 20.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 95.08% | 0.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.72% | 20.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.51% | 39.81% |
| Black | 1.25% | 0.71% | -43.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0.59% | -14.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.38% | -20.83% |