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

Godette, 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 Godette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Godette in America

Godette is the 27950th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Godette surname appeared 858 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 Godette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Godette 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 Godette

The surname Godette originated in France during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old French word "godart" or "godeau," which referred to a type of coarse woolen cloth or cloak worn by peasants and commoners. This name was initially an occupational surname given to individuals involved in the production or trade of this particular fabric.

The earliest recorded instances of the Godette name can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of northern France, including Normandy and Picardy. In these regions, the name was often spelled as "Godart" or "Godeaux" in medieval documents and records.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing this surname was Jean Godette, a wool merchant from the town of Amiens in Picardy, who was mentioned in a local tax record dated 1297. Another notable figure was Guillaume Godette, a weaver from Rouen in Normandy, whose name appeared in a guild register from the year 1348.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Godette name spread to other parts of France, including the regions of Île-de-France and Champagne. Some variations in spelling also emerged, such as "Godart," "Godet," and "Godeau."

In the 16th century, a branch of the Godette family settled in the town of Joinville in the Champagne region. One of the most prominent members of this lineage was Pierre Godette (1525-1592), a merchant and landowner who served as a local magistrate and was documented in various municipal records.

Another notable individual was Étienne Godette (1638-1712), a French Renaissance scholar and philosopher from Paris. He was known for his work on the philosophy of language and was a member of the Académie Française, the prestigious French institution dedicated to the study and preservation of the French language.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, several members of the Godette family were recorded in various parts of France, including Nicolas Godette (1671-1745), a wealthy merchant from Bordeaux, and Marie-Anne Godette (1733-1801), a renowned painter from Lyon who was known for her portraits and landscapes.

While the Godette name has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period and the occupational connection to the production and trade of a specific type of woolen cloth.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Godette

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

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

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