Explore the Family Name Gamsby
The meaning of Gamsby
English (Durham): habitational name; probably from Gamblesby in Cumbria. The placename derives from the Old Norse personal name Gamall (genitive Gamals) + Old Norse bý ‘farmstead, village’.
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How common is the last name Gamsby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gamsby has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gamsby was ranked 97,848th most popular surname in the United States, with 172 occurrences. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 108,199th, with the count of individuals with this surname decreasing to 164, a drop of approximately 4.65%. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals named Gamsby per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #97,848 | #108,199 | -10.58% |
| Count | 172 | 164 | -4.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gamsby
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Gamsby identify as White, accounting for 92.44% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 92.68% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Gamsby surname fell slightly from 5.23% in 2000 to 4.88% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals named Gamsby identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.44% | 92.68% | 0.26% |
| Hispanic | 5.23% | 4.88% | -6.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |