Explore the Family Name Goudeau
The meaning of Goudeau
French: 1. from a pet form of any of various ancient Germanic compound personal names with the first element gōd ‘good’ or god, got ‘god’. 2. nickname from a diminutive of Old French gode ‘happy-go-lucky, debauched’. This surname is found mainly in LA. Compare Godeaux. Some characteristic forenames: French Alphonse, Firmin, Marcel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goudeau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goudeau saw a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Goudeau ranked 14,890th among all surnames but fell to the 15,328th spot ten years later, denoting a 2.94% decrease in rank. However, despite this decrease in rank, the count of individuals with the Goudeau surname actually increased by nearly 5%, from 1,823 in 2000 to 1,913 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of Goudeaus per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 4.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,890 | #15,328 | -2.94% |
| Count | 1,823 | 1,913 | 4.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.65 | -4.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goudeau
Considering the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Goudeau surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While those identifying as White and Black made up the majority of Goudeaus in both years, their proportions slightly decreased by 4.01% and 3.84% respectively. On the other hand, those identifying with multiple ethnicities doubled from 2.47% to 4.65%. The Hispanic representation also saw a substantial increase of 65.02%, rising from 2.03% to 3.35%. Lastly, new ethnic identities appeared in 2010 that were not present in 2000, with 0.63% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native and 0.26% as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 48.71% | 46.84% | -3.84% |
| White | 46.13% | 44.28% | -4.01% |
| Two or More Races | 2.47% | 4.65% | 88.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 3.35% | 65.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.26% | 0% |