Explore the Family Name Gebben
The meaning of Gebben
Dutch and North German: patronymic from the a short form of the personal name Gebbert, a variant of Gebhardt.
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How common is the last name Gebben in the United States?
The surname Gebben, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 67,936 and by 2010, it had dropped to 75,564, indicating an 11.23% decline. The count of individuals carrying this surname also decreased from 271 in 2000 to 255 in 2010, marking a 5.9% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly fell by 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #75,564 | -11.23% |
| Count | 271 | 255 | -5.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gebben
Regarding ethnic identity, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Gebben surname is overwhelmingly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 98.52% of those with the Gebben surname identified as White, although this figure did slightly decrease to 97.25% by 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, by 2010, 2.35% of individuals with the Gebben surname identified as Hispanic, a category that registered zero percent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.52% | 97.25% | -1.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| 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% |