2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Goduto
A surname of Italian origin meaning "enjoyed" or "had possession of."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Goduto. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Goduto surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Goduto in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Goduto, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Goduto
The surname GODUTO is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages in the region of Tuscany. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "goduto," which translates to "enjoyed" or "delighted." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname bestowed upon an individual with a cheerful or joyful demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the GODUTO surname can be found in a document dated 1307 from the city of Florence. This document, a record of property transactions, mentions a certain "Bartolomeo Goduto" as a landowner in the outskirts of the city. This early reference provides valuable insight into the antiquity of the surname and its prevalence in the Florentine region during that era.
In the 15th century, the GODUTO name appears in several ecclesiastical records from the town of Siena. These records document the lives of several clergymen bearing the surname, including Father Giulio Goduto (1432-1498), who served as a parish priest in the Church of San Martino. His brother, Pietro Goduto (1438-1512), was also a prominent figure, serving as the Bishop of Montepulciano from 1489 until his death.
During the Renaissance period, the GODUTO family gained notable recognition through the artistic achievements of Girolamo Goduto (1476-1538). A skilled painter and fresco artist, Girolamo's works adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout Tuscany, with his most celebrated work being the frescoes in the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence.
In the 18th century, the GODUTO surname found its way into the annals of Italian literature. Antonio Goduto (1723-1802), a renowned poet and playwright from Lucca, gained widespread acclaim for his satirical works, which often critiqued the societal norms of his time. His plays were frequently performed in theaters across Italy and even garnered the attention of influential patrons, such as the Medici family.
Another notable figure bearing the GODUTO surname was Vincenzo Goduto (1867-1942), a pioneering engineer from Naples. Vincenzo played a pivotal role in the construction of several major infrastructure projects in Italy, including the Naples-Salerno railway line and the expansion of the port of Genoa. His innovative engineering solutions and dedication to his craft earned him widespread recognition and numerous accolades during his lifetime.
While the GODUTO surname has its roots firmly planted in Italy, particularly in the Tuscan region, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. Despite its journey across borders and centuries, the name continues to carry the echoes of its rich historical and linguistic heritage, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of Italian culture and tradition.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Goduto
Among Census respondents with the surname Goduto, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Goduto bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Goduto surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.8% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Goduto
Goduto appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+8 bearers (+7.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,361 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-5 bearers (-4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,516 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.4%) | Down 1,361 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.3%) | Down 5,516 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Goduto surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #148,665 | -3.9% |
| Count | 116 | 111 | -4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Goduto bearers went from 116 to 111 (-4.3% change). The surname moved down 5,516 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #148,665.
FAQ
Goduto surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Goduto?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Goduto. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Goduto?
Goduto ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Goduto. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Goduto.
Has Goduto become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Goduto went from 116 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Goduto?
Among Census respondents with the surname Goduto, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Goduto in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.8% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Goduto appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.8%), Hispanic (4.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Goduto (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Goduto mean?
A surname of Italian origin meaning "enjoyed" or "had possession of." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Goduto (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Goduto?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.