Explore the Family Name Godown
The meaning of Godown
Perhaps an Americanized form of German Godau, a habitational name from Godau in Schleswig-Holstein or Godow in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.
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How common is the last name Godown in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Godown has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 45,651st in terms of popularity, with a count of 441, representing a proportion of 0.16 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had increased slightly to 44,500th place, with a count of 483, or 0.16 per 100,000 people. This represents a small change in popularity over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #44,500 | 2.52% |
| Count | 441 | 483 | 9.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Godown
Regarding ethnicity, the majority of individuals carrying the surname Godown identified as White in both the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.28% of individuals bearing the Godown surname identified as White, decreasing marginally to 96.89% by 2010. The second most common ethnic identity associated with this surname was Hispanic, which increased from 1.13% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010. There were no records of anyone with the Godown surname identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 96.89% | -0.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 2.07% | 83.19% |
| 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% |