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

Godown, 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 Godown surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Godown in America

Godown is the 44500th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Godown surname appeared 483 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 Godown.

We can also compare 2010 data for Godown 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 Godown

The surname Godown is of English origin and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "godunne," which referred to a steep hill or downward slope. The name was likely given to individuals who lived near or on a prominent hill or slope.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Godown can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1542, where a certain John Godown is listed as a taxpayer. This suggests that the name was already in use and established in that region during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name Godown appears in various parish records and legal documents across England, particularly in the counties of Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Herefordshire. This indicates that families bearing this surname were concentrated in the West Midlands region of England.

The Godown name is also found in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1624, which recorded taxes paid by landowners and wealthy individuals. One notable individual listed in these rolls is Thomas Godown, a landowner from the village of Newent.

An interesting historical reference to the name Godown can be found in the Hearth Tax Returns of 1672, which recorded households and their taxable hearths or fireplaces. In these records, a William Godown is listed as a resident of the parish of Cradley in Worcestershire.

In the 18th century, the Godown surname continued to appear in various records across England. One notable individual was John Godown (1702-1783), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the town of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire. He was known for his significant contributions to the local community and the establishment of several charitable institutions.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Godown (1745-1821), a renowned artist and portrait painter from Worcestershire. Her works were highly regarded during her lifetime and can still be found in various art collections throughout England.

In the 19th century, the Godown name gained recognition with the birth of Henry Godown (1824-1892), a renowned architect and engineer from Herefordshire. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and structures across England, including churches, schools, and bridges.

The surname Godown has also been associated with various place names and localities throughout England, such as Godown Hill in Worcestershire, Godown Farm in Gloucestershire, and Godown Lane in Herefordshire. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and its geographical origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Godown

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

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

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