Explore the Family Name Gelber
The meaning of Gelber
Jewish (Ashkenazic): inflected form of Gelb. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Herschel, Gershon, Hyman, Itshak.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gelber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gelber has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gelber was ranked 25,098th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 927; this equates to 0.34 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 27,452nd place, with the count dropping slightly to 878; this represents 0.3 people per 100,000. This indicates that there was a decrease of roughly 9.38% in the surname's ranking and a 5.29% reduction in the total count over that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,098 | #27,452 | -9.38% |
| Count | 927 | 878 | -5.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.3 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gelber
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift amongst individuals bearing the surname Gelber. In 2000, the majority identified as White (96.33%), followed by those identifying as Two or more races (1.51%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.97%). However, by 2010, while the majority still identified as White (93.39%), the representation of Hispanic ethnicity increased significantly from 0.86% to 3.53%, marking a 310.47% increase within a decade. Those identifying as Two or more races also saw a rise to 1.82%. Notably, during both 2000 and 2010, no individuals with the surname Gelber identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 93.39% | -3.05% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 3.53% | 310.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.82% | 20.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 1.14% | 17.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |