Explore the Family Name Godleski
The meaning of Godleski
Altered form Godlewski.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Godleski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Godleski saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,714, but by 2010, it had declined to a rank of 56,310, representing a change of -6.82%. The number of people bearing this surname also dropped marginally from 369 to 363, marking a -1.63% decrease. Moreover, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals decreased by -14.29% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #56,310 | -6.82% |
| Count | 369 | 363 | -1.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Godleski
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Godleski, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that there has been little change between 2000 and 2010. During both years, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Black individuals, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, showing a slight decrease from 97.29% in 2000 to 96.97% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Godleski surname who identified as Hispanic increased slightly, going from 1.36% in 2000 to 1.65% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 96.97% | -0.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.65% | 21.32% |
| 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% |