Explore the Family Name Gabriel
The meaning of Gabriel
English, Scottish, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Slovenian, West Indian (mainly Haiti), African (mainly Nigeria and Tanzania), and Jewish; Hungarian (Gábriel): from the Hebrew personal name Gabri’el, composed of the elements geber ‘man’ and El ‘God’, hence ‘man of God’. This was borne by an archangel in the Bible (Daniel 8:16 and 9:21), who in the New Testament announced the impending birth of Jesus to the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:26–38). It has been a comparatively popular personal name in all parts of Europe, among both Christians and Jews, during the Middle Ages and since (compare Michael and Raphael). In North America, the English form of the surname has absorbed cognates from other languages, e.g. Slovenian Gabrijel, and also their patronymics and other derivatives, e.g. Slovenian Gabrijelčič, Greek Gabrielis and Gabrielidis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gabriel in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gabriel has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gabriel was ranked 1,482nd in terms of common surnames. By 2010, it had moved up to 1,327th, representing a change of 10.46%. The actual count of individuals with the Gabriel surname also increased, going from 22,013 in 2000 to 26,578 in 2010 — an increase of 20.74%. For every 100,000 people, there were 8.16 Gabriels in 2000 and this figure rose to 9.01 in 2010, marking a positive change of 10.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,482 | #1,327 | 10.46% |
| Count | 22,013 | 26,578 | 20.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 8.16 | 9.01 | 10.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gabriel
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gabriel based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly, from 7.49% to 7.87%. The proportion of Gabriel surname bearers who identified as two or more races decreased by 18.12%, falling from 2.87% to 2.35%. There was a notable decrease in those identifying as White, from 60.43% to 52.31%. The Hispanic population bearing the Gabriel surname significantly increased, with a rise from 11.38% to 17.41%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw a modest increase, from 17.32% to 19.60%. Lastly, there was a small decline among American Indian and Alaskan Natives, reducing from 0.51% to 0.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.43% | 52.31% | -13.44% |
| Black | 17.32% | 19.6% | 13.16% |
| Hispanic | 11.38% | 17.41% | 52.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.49% | 7.87% | 5.07% |
| Two or More Races | 2.87% | 2.35% | -18.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0.46% | -9.8% |
Gabriel ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Gabriel is British & Irish, which comprises 27.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (20.3%) and Italian (7.1%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Filipino & Austronesian, Scandinavian, and Levantine.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 27.0% |
| French & German | 20.3% |
| Italian | 7.1% |
| Other | 45.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Gabriel
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Gabriel have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 56.90% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 56.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 56.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 56.70% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 56.20% |
What Gabriel haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Gabriel is R-S1480, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-S1480 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-U152 and R-CTS3402, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Miller, Schneider, Meyers, Kramer, Simon, David, Smith, Lang, Hoffman, Wagner.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Gabriel surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Gabriel have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Gabriel" Surname 37.2%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Gabriel" Surname 28.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Gabriel" Surname 19.1%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Gabriel" Surname 15.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Gabriel?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Gabriel are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition