Explore the Family Name Godbole
The meaning of Godbole
Indian (Maharashtra; pronounced as three syllables): Konkanastha Brahmin name, from Marathi goodbole ‘sweet-tongued’.
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How common is the last name Godbole in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Godbole has seen an increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 80,216th most common in 2000 to 67,747th in 2010, showing a positive change of 15.54%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 32.27%, from 220 in 2000 to 291 in 2010. This data also reflects in the proportion per 100k, which saw a growth of 25.0% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #67,747 | 15.54% |
| Count | 220 | 291 | 32.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Godbole
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Godbole, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, with this group increasing from 94.55% to 96.91% over the decade. Meanwhile, representation of those identifying as White fell slightly from 2.73% to 2.06%. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 2.73% in 2000. There were no individuals with the Godbole surname who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 94.55% | 96.91% | 2.5% |
| White | 2.73% | 2.06% | -24.54% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |