Explore the Family Name Gambrel
The meaning of Gambrel
English: variant of Gambrell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gambrel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gambrel ranked 15,395 in the year 2000 and slid slightly to rank 15,541 in 2010, showing a marginal decline of 0.95%. However, the count of individuals with this surname has increased by approximately 7.66% from 1,749 in 2000 to 1,883 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also saw a slight decrease of 1.54%, moving from 0.65 in 2000 to 0.64 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,395 | #15,541 | -0.95% |
| Count | 1,749 | 1,883 | 7.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.64 | -1.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gambrel
The ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Gambrel also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, however, by 2010, these categories accounted for 0.42% and 0.27% respectively. Those identifying as two or more races rose by 46.25%, from 0.80% to 1.17%. The majority of Gambrels identified as White, but this percentage dropped from 94.28% to 91.98%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic increased by 64.29%, from 1.26% to 2.07%, and Black increased by 27.81%, from 3.20% to 4.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.28% | 91.98% | -2.44% |
| Black | 3.2% | 4.09% | 27.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.07% | 64.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.17% | 46.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.42% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.27% | 0% |