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

Govantes, 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 Govantes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Govantes in America

Govantes is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Govantes surname appeared 130 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 Govantes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Govantes 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 Govantes

The surname Govantes originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have its roots in the northern region of Cantabria, where it may have derived from a place name or a surname with a similar spelling, such as Govantes or Gobantes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrias, a census-like document from the late 13th century that listed landowners and their properties in Castile and Leon. This suggests that the Govantes family may have held some prominence or landholdings in the region during that time.

In the 15th century, a nobleman named Juan Govantes de Ceballos was mentioned in a document from the city of Santander, further solidifying the name's connection to the Cantabrian region.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the Govantes surname was Pedro Govantes, a scholar and writer who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He authored several works on theology and philosophy.

In the 18th century, a military officer named Antonio Govantes served in the Spanish Army and participated in the Spanish-American War of Independence. His exploits were documented in historical records from that period.

Another individual of note was Maria Govantes, a philanthropist and social reformer from the 19th century. She established several charitable organizations and advocated for the rights of women and children.

The Govantes name has also been associated with various places throughout Spain, such as the village of Govantes in the province of Burgos, suggesting that the surname may have originated from a specific location or region.

While the Govantes surname is not among the most common in Spain, it has persisted throughout the centuries and can be found in various historical records, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Spanish people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Govantes

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

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

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