Explore the Family Name Gebara
The meaning of Gebara
1. Arabic (Lebanon and Syria): variant of Jabara. Bearers of this surname are both Christians and Muslims. 2. Basque: habitational name from a place so called in the province of Araba/Álava (see Guevara). This surname is very rare in Spain.
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How common is the last name Gebara in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gebara has seen an increase over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Gebara surname was ranked 64,934 in terms of popularity but rose to 59,470 in 2010 marking an increase of 8.41%. The count of individuals bearing the name also went up from 286 to 340 during the same period, indicating approximately a 19% growth. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, the number of individuals with the Gebara surname increased from 0.11 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #59,470 | 8.41% |
| Count | 286 | 340 | 18.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gebara
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Gebara surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is largely identified with Hispanic ethnicity followed by White ethnicity. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased from 49.30% to 48.53%, while the percentage of those identifying as White rose from 37.41% to 42.94%. The Black community with this surname saw a decrease of 22.65% over the decade. The percentage of individuals reporting two or more races dropped significantly by 65.00%, from 4.20% in 2000 to 1.47% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities bearing the Gebara surname reported in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 49.3% | 48.53% | -1.56% |
| White | 37.41% | 42.94% | 14.78% |
| Black | 8.74% | 6.76% | -22.65% |
| Two or More Races | 4.2% | 1.47% | -65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |