Explore the Family Name Godeaux
The meaning of Godeaux
French: variant of Goudeau and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. This surname is very rare in France; in the US it is found mainly in LA. History: It was Pierre Goudeau, born in 1786 in LA, whose descendants bear the surname Godeaux. Some characteristic forenames: French Antoine, Orise.
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How common is the last name Godeaux in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Godeaux ranked 48,196th in popularity in the year 2000 and slipped slightly to 48,800th in 2010, representing a modest decline of 1.25%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 412 in 2000 to 432 in 2010 marking an increase of 4.85%. Despite this slight uptick in the number of people with the Godeaux surname, the proportion per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #48,800 | -1.25% |
| Count | 412 | 432 | 4.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Godeaux
The ethnicity associated with the Godeaux surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, accounting for 97.82% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 98.15% by 2010. No significant changes were observed among other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over the same period. It should be noted that some categories may not have been represented due to suppressed data for privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.82% | 98.15% | 0.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |