Explore the Family Name Godbout
The meaning of Godbout
French: variant of Godebout, from the ancient Germanic personal name Godbald, composed of the elements god ‘god’ and bald ‘bold’. The surname Godbout is very rare in France and scattered, while the surname Godebout is concentrated in Seine-Maritime. History: Nicolas Godbout from Berneval-le-Grand in Seine-Maritime, France, married Marie-Marthe Bourgouin in Quebec City, QC, in 1662. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Alain, Pierre, Alphonse, Andre, Gilles, Jacques, Achille, Aime, Armand, Aubert, Emilienne.
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How common is the last name Godbout in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Godbout has seen a slight decrease and increase in different areas over the decade. In 2000, the surname ranked as the 17240th most popular surname but dropped to the 18253rd position by 2010, marking a decline of 5.88%. However, the count of individuals with this surname marginally rose from 1513 to 1522 during the same period, indicating an increase of 0.59%. Furthermore, the proportion of the population bearing the surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 7.14%, moving from 0.56 in 2000 to 0.52 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,240 | #18,253 | -5.88% |
| Count | 1,513 | 1,522 | 0.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.52 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Godbout
The ethnicity associated with the surname Godbout experienced changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 24.53%, moving from 0.53% in 2000 to 0.66% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races also rose from 1.92% to 2.43%, marking a 26.56% increase. The proportion of Hispanic individuals with the surname saw the largest growth, surging by 52.83% from 1.59% in 2000 to 2.43% in 2010. However, the white population carrying the Godbout name fell by 1.62%, reducing from 95.57% to 94.02%. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 94.02% | -1.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 2.43% | 26.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.43% | 52.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.66% | 24.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |