Explore the Family Name Godines
The meaning of Godines
Spanish: variant of Godínez (see Godinez). This surname is rare in Spain; it is found mainly in Mexico. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jesus, Jose, Juan, Luis, Arturo, Manuel, Ricardo, Roberto, Abelardo, Agustin, Alda, Alfredo.
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How common is the last name Godines in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Godines has seen a surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Godines was ranked 17,846 in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had moved up to 16,775—a 6% increase. The number of people sharing the Godines surname also rose from 1,446 in 2000 to 1,703 in 2010, marking an increase of 17.77%. In terms of proportion, for every 100,000 people in the U.S., approximately 0.54 had the Godines surname in 2000, and this figure climbed to 0.58 by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,846 | #16,775 | 6% |
| Count | 1,446 | 1,703 | 17.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.58 | 7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Godines
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Godines, the data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, individuals identifying as Hispanic dominate the surname's ethnic distribution, making up 94.33% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.19% by 2010. White individuals representing the Godines surname increased by about 27%, going from 4.77% in 2000 to 6.05% in 2010. Notably, Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native representation among those with the Godines surname appeared in 2010, but no such data was reported in 2000. Conversely, individuals identifying as two or more races were present in 2000 but not in 2010. The surname had no Black representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.33% | 93.19% | -1.21% |
| White | 4.77% | 6.05% | 26.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.35% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |