Explore the Family Name Godette
The meaning of Godette
Americanized form of French Gaudet. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Gaudette.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Godette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Godette saw a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,904th and increased to a rank of 27,950 in 2010, representing a growth of 6.53%. The count of individuals with this surname also expanded from 741 to 858, marking an increase of 15.79%. Similarly, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the Godette surname rose by 7.41%, from 0.27 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,904 | #27,950 | 6.53% |
| Count | 741 | 858 | 15.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.29 | 7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Godette
When discussing ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Godette surname identified as Black in both 2000 and 2010, though the percentage slightly decreased from 76.92% to 75.52%. There was a minor dip in the number of individuals identifying as White (-4.86%). However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.62% to 3.03%, a jump of 87.04%. Additionally, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races also saw a rise from 3.64% to 4.31%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 76.92% | 75.52% | -1.82% |
| White | 17.27% | 16.43% | -4.86% |
| Two or More Races | 3.64% | 4.31% | 18.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 3.03% | 87.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |