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

Goderich, 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 Goderich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goderich in America

Goderich is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goderich surname appeared 101 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 Goderich.

The history of the last name Goderich

The surname Goderich has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "god" meaning good or God, and "ric" meaning powerful or ruler. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who was considered a powerful or virtuous ruler or leader.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Goderich can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This indicates that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.

Some variations of the spelling include Godrich, Godrick, and Godryck. These variations likely arose from regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during the Middle Ages.

The name Goderich is also associated with several place names in England, such as Godrich Castle in Monmouthshire, and the town of Goderich in Gloucestershire. These place names suggest that the surname may have originated from the name of a specific location or estate.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Goderich was Frederick John Robinson, 1st Viscount Goderich (1782-1859). He served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for a brief period in 1827-1828. Another notable individual was Sir Edward Goderich (1537-1608), who was a prominent merchant and politician in the Elizabethan era.

Other individuals with the surname Goderich include:

1. William Goderich (c. 1540-1615), an English landowner and Member of Parliament.
2. Thomas Goderich (c. 1600-1670), an English clergyman and author.
3. Henry Goderich (1668-1733), an English architect and builder.
4. Charles Goderich (1723-1789), an English painter and engraver.
5. Elizabeth Goderich (1769-1851), an English author and philanthropist.

While the surname Goderich is not among the most common in modern times, its historical roots and associations with notable figures and locations make it a fascinating example of the rich tapestry of English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goderich

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

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 Goderich 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.

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

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