Explore the Family Name Gabaldon
The meaning of Gabaldon
Spanish (Gabaldón): habitational name from Gabaldón in the province of Cuenca. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Carlos, Roberto, Alfredo, Epitacio, Fernando, Francisco, Lupe, Miguel, Nestor, Ramon.
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How common is the last name Gabaldon in the United States?
Based on the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gabaldon has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 10,424, but by 2010 it had climbed to 10,237 - an increase of 1.79%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 2,832 in 2000 to 3,148 in 2010, marking an 11.16% increase. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people, the proportion of individuals bearing the Gabaldon surname rose by 1.9%, moving from 1.05 in 2000 to 1.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,424 | #10,237 | 1.79% |
| Count | 2,832 | 3,148 | 11.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.05 | 1.07 | 1.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gabaldon
Turning our attention to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Gabaldon surname identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 83.65% identified as Hispanic, though this figure decreased slightly to 81.10% in 2010. White Gabaldons represented 12.68% in 2000 and saw a nominal rise to 12.77% in 2010. While the percentage of Gabaldons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native was notably smaller, there were significant changes. Specifically, individuals identifying as Black rose dramatically from 0.18% in 2000 to 2.32% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Gabaldons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 30.60%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced a minor decrease of 3.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.65% | 81.1% | -3.05% |
| White | 12.68% | 12.77% | 0.71% |
| Black | 0.18% | 2.32% | 1188.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.34% | 1.75% | 30.6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.52% | 1.46% | -3.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.64% | 0.6% | -6.25% |