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

Godejohn, 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 Godejohn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Godejohn in America

Godejohn is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Godejohn surname appeared 128 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 Godejohn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Godejohn 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 Godejohn

The surname GODEJOHN has its origins in Germany, where it first appeared in the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German words "gode", meaning "good", and "john", a common first name. The name may have been initially used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone considered a "good John" or a good, upstanding person.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GODEJOHN surname can be found in a document from the city of Nuremberg, dated 1492. This document mentions a certain Hans GODEJOHN, a merchant and landowner in the region. Around the same time, the name also appeared in records from the town of Erfurt, where a family of GodejohnsĀ lived and worked as skilled artisans.

By the 16th century, the GODEJOHN name had spread to various parts of central and southern Germany. In 1532, a record from the town of Ulm mentions a Jakob GODEJOHN, a respected blacksmith. A few decades later, in 1578, a Johannes GODEJOHN is documented as a prominent member of the local guild of brewers in the city of Regensburg.

As the name gained more prominence, it began to appear in various spellings, such as Godejohnn, Godejon, and Godjohn. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the phonetic preferences of local scribes.

One notable figure bearing the GODEJOHN surname was Johann GODEJOHN, a Lutheran theologian and scholar who lived from 1592 to 1658. He was a professor at the University of Jena and authored several influential works on theology and biblical exegesis.

Another important figure was Katharina GODEJOHN, born in 1624 in the town of Saalfeld. She was a prominent midwife and herbalist, renowned for her expertise in traditional medicine and her compassionate care for women during childbirth.

In the 18th century, the GODEJOHN name made its way to the United States, with several families settling in Pennsylvania and other German immigrant communities. One of the earliest recorded American GodejohnsĀ was Christian GODEJOHN, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1743 and later established a successful farming operation in Berks County.

Over the centuries, the GODEJOHN surname has been borne by numerous individuals across various professions and walks of life, from artisans and scholars to farmers and entrepreneurs. While the name may have originated as a descriptive term, it has since become a proud testament to the resilience and contributions of those who have carried it throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Godejohn

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Godejohn, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!