Explore the Family Name Gambee
The meaning of Gambee
English: variant of Gamby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gambee in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname popularity, the Gambee surname saw a dip in its ranking and count from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 84,631 with a count of 206; however, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 95,955 with a reduced count of 190 – marking a change of -13.38 in rank and -7.77 in count. The proportion per 100k people also dropped by 25%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #95,955 | -13.38% |
| Count | 206 | 190 | -7.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gambee
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Gambee surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with their portion increasing from 94.66% to 97.89%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 2.43% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.66% | 97.89% | 3.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |