Explore the Family Name Govero
The meaning of Govero
Altered form of French Gauvreau. This name is strongly associated with MO. History: Bearers of the surname Govero are descendants of Étienne Gauvreau from France (see Gauvreau).
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How common is the last name Govero in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Govero has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 64,385 in popularity, but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 63,068 - an increase of 2.05%. The count of individuals with the Govero surname also rose during this decade, from 289 in 2000 to 317 in 2010, marking a growth of 9.69%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #63,068 | 2.05% |
| Count | 289 | 317 | 9.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Govero
In terms of the ethnic identity associated with the Govero surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it's overwhelmingly linked to White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the Govero surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying as two or more races. The proportion of White individuals with the Govero surname slightly dropped from 99.65% in 2000 to 98.74% in 2010, a change of -0.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.65% | 98.74% | -0.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |