Explore the Family Name Govea
The meaning of Govea
Spanish (mainly Canary Islands and Seville): from Portuguese Gouveia. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Carlos, Luis, Manuel, Adolfo, Benito, Francisco, Gerardo, Guadalupe, Jesus, Jorge.
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How common is the last name Govea in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Govea has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Govea was ranked 7,986 in terms of surname popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 6,389—a 20% increase. The count, or number of people with this particular surname, also rose from 3,839 in 2000 to 5,327 in 2010, marking an impressive 38.76% growth. This data indicates that for every 100,000 people, there were 1.42 named Govea in 2000 and 1.81 in 2010, representing a 27.46% increase in proportion.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,986 | #6,389 | 20% |
| Count | 3,839 | 5,327 | 38.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.42 | 1.81 | 27.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Govea
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Govea. The highest percentage of people with this surname identified as Hispanic, which increased from 91.25% in 2000 to 94.59% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as White decreased by 36.31%, while those who identified as Black also saw a decrease of 38.78%. The percentage of individuals with the Govea surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a slight increase, rising from 0.18% in 2000 to 0.23% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 36.11%, and the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped significantly from 0.55% to 0.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.25% | 94.59% | 3.66% |
| White | 7.16% | 4.56% | -36.31% |
| Black | 0.49% | 0.3% | -38.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.18% | 0.23% | 27.78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.36% | 0.23% | -36.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 0.09% | -83.64% |