Explore the Family Name Godec
The meaning of Godec
Slovenian: nickname or occupational name from godec ‘fiddler, musician’.
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How common is the last name Godec in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Godec saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 78,838th in terms of frequency but slipped to 84,748th by 2010, representing a 7.5% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly during this period, from 225 to 221, a decline of 1.78%. Consequently, the proportion of the population with the surname Godec per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5%, from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #84,748 | -7.5% |
| Count | 225 | 221 | -1.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Godec
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals an interesting shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Godec. In 2000, almost all individuals (98.22%) with this surname identified as White, but by 2010, this figure had dropped to 95.93%, indicating some diversification. This change is largely due to a new presence of Hispanic ethnicity among those bearing the surname, with 3.62% identifying as such in 2010. No changes were observed for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories; they remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.22% | 95.93% | -2.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |