Explore the Family Name Gabbay
The meaning of Gabbay
Jewish (Sephardic and eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Gabay. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Amir, Ebrahim, Goli, Hamid, Kamal, Nematollah, Rouhollah, Saleh, Soltan. Jewish Meir, Ofer, Aviva, Moshe, Shimon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gabbay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gabbay has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname rose from 65,133 to 62,359, marking a 4.26% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 12.63%, rising from 285 to 321. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #62,359 | 4.26% |
| Count | 285 | 321 | 12.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gabbay
In terms of ethnic identity, the Gabbay surname has seen some interesting shifts over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White (with a slight increase from 92.98% to 93.15%), there has been emergence of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander by 2010. There was a reduction in those who identified with two or more races, decreasing from 5.61% to 3.74%. No changes were observed for those who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.98% | 93.15% | 0.18% |
| Two or More Races | 5.61% | 3.74% | -33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.49% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |