Explore the Family Name Garbett
The meaning of Garbett
English (West Midlands): variant of Garbutt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Garbett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Garbett experienced a shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,598th among the most popular surnames, but by 2010 it had fallen to 32,236th place, marking an 8.91% decrease. The number of people carrying the Garbett surname dropped from 751 in 2000 to 715 in 2010, showing a decline of 4.79%. As for its proportion per 100,000 people, it also decreased from 0.28 to 0.24, a 14.29% slump.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,598 | #32,236 | -8.91% |
| Count | 751 | 715 | -4.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garbett
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Garbett identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this number slightly decreased from 93.48% to 88.39%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities increased significantly from 1.33% to 4.20%. A slight increase was noted among those identifying as Black, from 3.20% to 3.36%, while the Hispanic representation also grew from 1.46% to 2.66%. No individual with the Garbett surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.48% | 88.39% | -5.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 4.2% | 215.79% |
| Black | 3.2% | 3.36% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.66% | 82.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |