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

Godbout, 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 Godbout surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Godbout in America

Godbout is the 18253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Godbout surname appeared 1,522 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Godbout.

We can also compare 2010 data for Godbout 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 Godbout

The surname Godbout is of French origin, specifically from the northern regions of France. It first appeared in the 11th century and is believed to be derived from the Old French words "goed" meaning "good" and "bouter" meaning "to put or place." The name likely referred to a person of good standing or reputation in their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Godbout can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry refers to a landowner named Godbout in the county of Oxfordshire.

During the Middle Ages, the name Godbout was commonly found in various regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Brittany. Notable individuals from this period include Renaud Godbout, a French knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453), and Guillaume Godbout, a merchant and landowner from Rouen, Normandy (born 1412).

As the centuries passed, the Godbout name spread to other parts of Europe and eventually to North America through French exploration and colonization. In the 17th century, Jean Godbout (1628-1679) was among the first settlers of New France (modern-day Quebec, Canada).

Another prominent figure was Françoise Godbout (1667-1736), a pioneer and one of the founders of the town of Rivière-Ouelle in Quebec. She played a significant role in the early development of the region.

During the American Revolutionary War, Jacques Godbout (1745-1818) fought alongside the Continental Army against the British forces. He later settled in upstate New York and became a respected landowner and community leader.

In the 19th century, Pierre Godbout (1801-1879) was a renowned architect and builder in Quebec, known for his work on several churches and public buildings in the region.

Over the centuries, the Godbout name has been associated with various occupations and achievements, from military service and exploration to commerce, architecture, and community leadership. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation across different regions, its roots can be traced back to the northern regions of France and the Old French words that gave it meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Godbout

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

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 Godbout 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 Godbout 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 Godbout was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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