Explore the Family Name Gabrys
The meaning of Gabrys
Polish (Gabryś) and Czech (Gabryš): from a derivative of the personal name Gabriel. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Grazyna, Jozef, Miroslaw, Zdzislawa, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Gabrys in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gabrys saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 47,735th most common surname and rose slightly to become the 49,723rd in 2010, marking a 4.16% drop. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased by 1.2% from 417 to 422 during the same period. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with the last name Gabrys per 100,000 decreased by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #49,723 | -4.16% |
| Count | 417 | 422 | 1.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gabrys
In terms of ethnic identity, the Gabrys surname has remained predominantly white over the years according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 97.84% of Gabrys were white, which slightly fell to 96.92% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races also dropped by 13.54% from 1.92% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010. Ethnicities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported zero percent for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 96.92% | -0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 1.66% | -13.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |