Explore the Family Name Goveia
The meaning of Goveia
Portuguese (mainly Brazil): variant of Gouveia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goveia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Goveia has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,476th nationwide, but rose to a rank of 62,359 in 2010, marking a 6.19% growth in its rank position. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced growth over this period, increasing from 278 to 321 people, representing a 15.47% rise. Moreover, the proportion of people named Goveia per 100,000 individuals climbed by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #62,359 | 6.19% |
| Count | 278 | 321 | 15.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goveia
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows significant shifts among individuals with the surname Goveia between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of white individuals increased by 5.52% reaching 86.92%, the number of those identifying as Black also saw a notable surge, rising by 46.37% to 6.85%. On the other hand, the proportion of Goveias identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped by 13.58%, standing at 2.8% in 2010. Among those who identify as Hispanic, there was a sharp decline of 51.85%, reducing their share to only 1.56%. Notably, the data for those identifying as two or more races as well as American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.37% | 86.92% | 5.52% |
| Black | 4.68% | 6.85% | 46.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.24% | 2.8% | -13.58% |
| Hispanic | 3.24% | 1.56% | -51.85% |
| Two or More Races | 6.47% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |