Explore the Family Name Godshall
The meaning of Godshall
Americanized form of Gottschall, a variant of Gottschalk.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Godshall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Godshall has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,319 in popularity and dropped slightly to a ranking of 21,184 in 2010. This represents a change of -4.26%. However, despite this decrease in rank, the number of people bearing the Godshall surname increased from 1,217 to 1,239 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of 1.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,319 | #21,184 | -4.26% |
| Count | 1,217 | 1,239 | 1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.42 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Godshall
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Godshall surname. In 2000, a significant majority of those with the Godshall surname identified as White, at 98.19%. This percentage decreased slightly to 97.82% by 2010. The census results for both years showed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a small increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic: from 0.82% in 2000 to 0.89% in 2010. It's also worth noting that there were some individuals in 2000 who identified with two or more races, but this category was not represented in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.19% | 97.82% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 0.89% | 8.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |