Explore the Family Name Godsell
The meaning of Godsell
English (southern): habitational name from Godsell Farm (Wiltshire), Godshill (Isle of Wight), or Godshill (Hampshire). See also Goodsell.
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How common is the last name Godsell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Godsell grew slightly in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 85,643 in 2000, it moved up to position 84,463 by 2010, indicating an increase of 1.38%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw a rise during this period, growing from 203 to 222, marking a 9.36% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of Godsells per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #84,463 | 1.38% |
| Count | 203 | 222 | 9.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Godsell
The ethnicity table, also derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, suggests that the majority of people with the surname Godsell identify as White. In 2000, 96.55% identified as such, though this figure dropped slightly to 95.50% in 2010. A small percentage of the Godsell population identified as Hispanic, with 2.96% in 2000 and 2.70% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 95.5% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.96% | 2.7% | -8.78% |
| 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% |