Explore the Family Name Godbolt
The meaning of Godbolt
English (East Anglia): variant of Godbold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Godbolt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Godbolt has maintained a relatively steady popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 16,502nd most common surname and dipped slightly to 16,544th in 2010, indicating a marginal decline of 0.25%. However, the total count of individuals carrying this surname increased by 8.23% from 1,603 in 2000 to 1,735 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.59.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,502 | #16,544 | -0.25% |
| Count | 1,603 | 1,735 | 8.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Godbolt
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Godbolt, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, changed somewhat between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as Black made up a significant majority of individuals with this surname, however, there was a slight decrease from 82.53% in 2000 to 79.31% in 2010. Individuals identifying as White also decreased slightly during this period from 13.04% to 12.22%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase from 0.81% to 1.96%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in the 2010 data, representing 2.31% and 0.40% respectively. Those identifying as two or more races also increased from 3.24% to 3.80%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.53% | 79.31% | -3.9% |
| White | 13.04% | 12.22% | -6.29% |
| Two or More Races | 3.24% | 3.8% | 17.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.96% | 141.98% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |