Explore the Family Name Govern
The meaning of Govern
Irish: shortened form of McGovern.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Govern in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Govern saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank went from 67,522 in 2000 to 71,478 in 2010, a decline of 5.86%. The total count of people with this surname remained consistent at 273 across both years. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Govern per 100,000 individuals dipped by 10%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #71,478 | -5.86% |
| Count | 273 | 273 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Govern
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the surname Govern were predominantly white, although there was a minor decrease in percentage from 90.84% in 2000 to 88.28% in 2010. Meanwhile, those who identified as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races saw an increase in their percentages - the former grew by 60.11% while the latter saw a rise of 39.89%. There was no change in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, noting that some data might have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.84% | 88.28% | -2.82% |
| Black | 4.76% | 4.76% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 2.93% | 60.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 2.56% | 39.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |