Explore the Family Name Gadberry
The meaning of Gadberry
English: variant of Gadbury.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gadberry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gadberry has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked at 15,167 in terms of popularity, with 1,784 individuals carrying the surname. This proportion accounted for approximately 0.66 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had marginally improved to 15,104 with an increase in count to 1,953, maintaining the same proportion of 0.66 per 100,000 people. The change over this decade indicates a slight increase in the use of the Gadberry surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,167 | #15,104 | 0.42% |
| Count | 1,784 | 1,953 | 9.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gadberry
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gadberry. As of 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 90.58%. However, by 2010, this percentage had dropped slightly to 86.38%. Other notable changes include increases in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.01% to 2.51%), Black (from 5.55% to 7.78%), and those indicating two or more races (from 1.57% to 2.25%). Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively steady, increasing from 0.56% to 0.61%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a decrease from 0.73% to 0.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.58% | 86.38% | -4.64% |
| Black | 5.55% | 7.78% | 40.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 2.51% | 148.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 2.25% | 43.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.61% | 8.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.73% | 0.46% | -36.99% |