Explore the Family Name Govert
The meaning of Govert
North German (Gövert): from a vernacular form of the ancient Germanic personal name Godfried, composed of the elements god, got ‘god’ + frid(u), fred ‘peace’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Govert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Govert witnessed a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It fell from rank 52500 in 2000 to 59742 in 2010, indicating a drop of nearly 13.79%. The count also decreased from 371 in 2000 to 338 in 2010, marking an 8.89% decline. Similarly, the proportion per 100000 people dropped by 21.43%, from 0.14 to 0.11 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #59,742 | -13.79% |
| Count | 371 | 338 | -8.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Govert
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Govert, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, though there was a slight decrease of 0.70% from 96.23% in 2000 to 95.56% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 33.74%, rising from 2.43% in 2000 to 3.25% in 2010. However, there were no Goverts who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 95.56% | -0.7% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 3.25% | 33.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |