Find out how popular the last name Godbole is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Godbole.

Godbole, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Godbole surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Godbole in America

Godbole is the 67747th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Godbole surname appeared 291 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Godbole.

We can also compare 2010 data for Godbole to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Godbole

The surname Godbole is of Indian origin, specifically from the western states of Maharashtra and Goa. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries CE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words 'go' meaning cow and 'bole' meaning to speak or call, indicating that the ancestors of those bearing this surname were likely cowherds or cattle-rearers.

One of the earliest known references to the Godbole name can be found in the Marathi language literary work 'Lilacharitra' written by the saint-poet Mukundaraj in the 13th century CE. This text mentions a person named Godbole Naik, who was a contemporary of the author and held a prominent position in the court of the Yadava dynasty that ruled parts of present-day Maharashtra.

In the 16th century, during the reign of the Maratha Empire, the Godbole family held significant power and influence in the coastal regions of Konkan. Several historical records, including the 'Ajnapatra' or royal decrees issued by the Maratha rulers, mention individuals with the Godbole surname serving as military commanders, administrators, and advisors.

One notable figure was Ramchandra Godbole, who lived in the late 17th century and served as a highly skilled diplomat and negotiator under the Maratha ruler Shivaji Bhonsle. His expertise in diplomacy and negotiations played a crucial role in forging alliances and resolving conflicts during the expansion of the Maratha Empire.

In the 18th century, Khanderao Godbole, born in 1720, gained recognition as a skilled administrator and revenue officer in the service of the Peshwa rulers of the Maratha Empire. His contributions to efficient revenue collection and management were widely acknowledged during his time.

Another prominent individual was Gangadhar Godbole, a renowned scholar and author who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He made significant contributions to the field of Marathi literature and authored several literary works, including commentaries on ancient Sanskrit texts and poetic compositions.

Over the centuries, the Godbole surname has been associated with various notable personalities in diverse fields, including literature, administration, military, and diplomacy, particularly in the western regions of India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Godbole

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Godbole.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Godbole was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Godbole has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Godbole was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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