Explore the Family Name Gabay
The meaning of Gabay
Jewish (Sephardic and eastern Ashkenazic): status name from Hebrew gabay ‘warden’, denoting a trustee or warden of a Jewish public institution, especially a synagogue, or a manager of the affairs of a Hasidic rabbi. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Haim, Meyer, Amnon, Amram, Arie, Avram, Efrat, Eyal, Iren, Itzhak, Izak, Meir.
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How common is the last name Gabay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gabay has seen noticeable growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,023rd in the United States but jumped to a rank of 28,158th by 2010, marking a 6.21% increase. The number of individuals bearing the surname also saw an impressive rise during this period. In fact, the count went from 737 in 2000 to 850 in 2010, a significant 15.33% increase. The proportion of the name Gabay per 100,000 people rose from 0.27 to 0.29, demonstrating a 7.41% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,023 | #28,158 | 6.21% |
| Count | 737 | 850 | 15.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.29 | 7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gabay
The ethnic identity of those carrying the Gabay surname has also shifted as noted in the Decennial U.S. Census data. By 2010, a higher percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (10.12%) compared to 2000 (9.23%), reflecting a near 10% change. There was also a new category introduced in 2010 for those identifying with two or more races (3.18%). Individuals identifying as White held the majority, though their percentage dropped slightly from 74.08% in 2000 to 72.82% in 2010. The Hispanic representation increased considerably by 32.75%, from 4.61% in 2000 to 6.12% in 2010. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Black saw a slight decrease from 8.01% to 7.76%. No changes were reported for American Indian and Alaskan Native identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.08% | 72.82% | -1.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.23% | 10.12% | 9.64% |
| Black | 8.01% | 7.76% | -3.12% |
| Hispanic | 4.61% | 6.12% | 32.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.18% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |