Explore the Family Name Gebhard
The meaning of Gebhard
German: variant of Gebhardt. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Hans, Arno, Dieter, Heinrich, Ilse, Kurt, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Gebhard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gebhard has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gebhard was the 15,071st most common surname, and by 2010, it had dropped to the 15,970th rank, marking a 5.97% decrease. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose slightly from 1,796 in 2000 to 1,818 in 2010, indicating a 1.22% increase. Despite the increase in numbers, the proportion of people named Gebhard per 100,000 population decreased by 7.46%, from 0.67 in 2000 to 0.62 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,071 | #15,970 | -5.97% |
| Count | 1,796 | 1,818 | 1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.62 | -7.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gebhard
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gebhard, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those bearing this name identified as White. This group made up 95.94% in 2000, falling slightly to 94.99% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a notable increase in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics bearing the Gebhard name over the decade. The Asian/Pacific Islander group grew by 33.68%, from 0.95% to 1.27%, while the Hispanic group increased by 22.98%, from 1.61% to 1.98%. Data for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native was either non-existent or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.94% | 94.99% | -0.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 1.98% | 22.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.49% | 22.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.95% | 1.27% | 33.68% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |