Explore the Family Name Gabehart
The meaning of Gabehart
Altered form of German Gebhardt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gabehart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gabehart has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gabehart ranked 34,554th in terms of surname popularity in the United States and this ranking fell slightly to 34,574th by 2010, marking a change of -0.06%. The number of individuals with the Gabehart surname increased from 620 in 2000 to 654 in 2010, showing an increase of 5.48%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname decreased by -4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,554 | #34,574 | -0.06% |
| Count | 620 | 654 | 5.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gabehart
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Gabehart surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This group accounted for 94.03% of Gabeharts in 2000, falling slightly to 92.97% in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity was American Indian and Alaskan Native, which increased from 2.74% to 3.36% during this time period. Hispanic representation within the Gabehart population also saw a significant increase of 120.62%, rising from 0.97% in 2000 to 2.14% in 2010. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black remained at 0% for both years, while the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.61% to 1.07%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.03% | 92.97% | -1.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.74% | 3.36% | 22.63% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 2.14% | 120.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 1.07% | -33.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |