Explore the Family Name Gamber
The meaning of Gamber
German: occupational name or nickname for an entertainer or a buffoon, from Middle High German gampen ‘to hop or jump’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gamber in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gamber has experienced a slight decline in recent years. In 2000, Gamber was ranked as the 17,582nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 18,423rd place, marking a decrease of 4.78%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Gamber surname increased modestly from 1,474 in 2000 to 1,503 in 2010, a growth of 1.97%. However, when considered in proportion to the population per 100,000, the presence of the Gamber surname decreased by 7.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,582 | #18,423 | -4.78% |
| Count | 1,474 | 1,503 | 1.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.51 | -7.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gamber
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the Gamber surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over time. The majority of Gambers identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this proportion saw a minor decrease from 95.93% to 94.34%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Gamber surname group saw a notable increase of 130.67%, moving from 0.75% in 2000 to 1.73% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander experienced growth, increasing from 0.75% to 1.20%, while individuals identifying as part of two or more races also rose from 0.88% to 1.26%. Conversely, those who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native within the Gamber surname group saw declines in their proportions.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 94.34% | -1.66% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 1.73% | 130.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.26% | 43.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 1.2% | 60% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.09% | 0.93% | -14.68% |
| Black | 0.61% | 0.53% | -13.11% |