Explore the Family Name Gabb
The meaning of Gabb
1. German: from a short form of one of the old personal names formed with Old High German geba ‘gift’, for instance Gebhardt. 2. English: variant of Gabe 2 or 3.
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How common is the last name Gabb in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Gabb' increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 58,257th most popular surname, while in 2010, it had risen to the 56,444th position, showing a change of 3.11%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 326 in 2000 to 362 in 2010, marking an increase of 11.04%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #56,444 | 3.11% |
| Count | 326 | 362 | 11.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gabb
The Decennial U.S. Census data also sheds light on the ethnicity associated with the surname 'Gabb'. In 2000, the majority of individuals identified as White (60.12%), followed by Black (19.02%) and Hispanic (13.80%). A smaller percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.53%) or Two or more races (5.52%). By 2010, the percentage of Black individuals had increased to 24.59%, a rise of 29.28%, while the number of Hispanics also increased slightly to 14.64%. On the other hand, the percentage of White individuals decreased to 58.29% and those identifying as Two or more races dropped significantly to 1.93%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.12% | 58.29% | -3.04% |
| Black | 19.02% | 24.59% | 29.28% |
| Hispanic | 13.8% | 14.64% | 6.09% |
| Two or More Races | 5.52% | 1.93% | -65.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.53% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |