Explore the Family Name Garbe
The meaning of Garbe
1. German: variant of Garb, which can represent a short form of a personal name formed with Old High German gēr ‘spear, lance’, or alternatively from the dialect word garb, Middle High German garwe ‘tanner’. 2. French: from Old French gerba ‘wheatsheaf’, applied as a metonymic occupational name for a reaper or harvester, or for someone who collected wheatsheaves owed in rent. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Gerhard, Gunther, Armin, Erwin, Gunter, Hans, Manfred, Reinhold, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Garbe in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Garbe saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 21,069 to 22,131, marking a negative change of 5.04%. However, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 1,162 to 1,168 during the same period, indicating a positive change of 0.52%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 6.98%, from 0.43 to 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,069 | #22,131 | -5.04% |
| Count | 1,162 | 1,168 | 0.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.4 | -6.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garbe
The Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Garbe saw some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The majority identified as White, although there was a minor decline from 96.47% to 95.55%. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, there were 0.77% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races remained stable, showing a negligible decrease of 0.89%. Interestingly, those identifying as Hispanic showed an increase from 1.89% to 2.23%, reflecting a positive change of 17.99%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 95.55% | -0.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.23% | 17.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.11% | -0.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |