Explore the Family Name Godman
The meaning of Godman
English (Hertfordshire and Middlesex): variant of Goodman.
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How common is the last name Godman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Godman has seen a downward shift between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 36,381st in 2000, it dropped to 43,285th in 2010, marking an 18.98% decrease in rank. The number of individuals carrying the Godman surname also declined by 14.11%, from 581 people in 2000 to just 499 in 2010. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population fell by 22.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,381 | #43,285 | -18.98% |
| Count | 581 | 499 | -14.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.17 | -22.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Godman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals an interesting shift over the decade. In 2000, the majority of people with the Godman surname identified as White (93.29%), with smaller percentages identifying as Black (3.44%) and Hispanic (2.07%). By 2010, while White remains the dominant ethnic identity, its percentage had decreased slightly to 90.38%. Meanwhile, the other ethnicities saw an increase: Black to 3.81%, Hispanic to 4.21%, and Asian/Pacific Islander to 1.20%. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Two or More Races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.29% | 90.38% | -3.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 4.21% | 103.38% |
| Black | 3.44% | 3.81% | 10.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 1.2% | 39.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |