Explore the Family Name Govro
The meaning of Govro
Altered form of French Gauvreau. History: Bearers of the surname Govro are descendants of Étienne Gauvreau from France (see Gauvreau).
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How common is the last name Govro in the United States?
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the popularity of the surname Govro has slightly decreased in the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Govro ranked as the 95,091st most popular name, but by 2010 it was the 105,600th most common surname, marking an 11.05% decline in rank. The number of people bearing this surname also fell by 5.06% during the same period, from 178 individuals in 2000 to 169 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Govro per 100,000 population decreased from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, reflecting a 14.29% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,091 | #105,600 | -11.05% |
| Count | 178 | 169 | -5.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Govro
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Govro, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is overwhelmingly linked with the white ethnicity. In 2000, a substantial 99.44% of those with the Govro surname identified as white, which slightly decreased to 98.22% in 2010, a change of -1.23%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, Hispanic, or those claiming two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.44% | 98.22% | -1.23% |
| 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% |