Explore the Family Name Gembala
The meaning of Gembala
Polish: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gembala in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gembala decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gembala was ranked as the 70,473rd most popular surname, while in 2010 it had fallen to the 77,788th position. This represented a decline of approximately 10.38%. The total count of people bearing this surname also fell from 259 in 2000 to 246 in 2010, seeing a reduction of about 5.02%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the Gembala name per 100,000 people dropped by 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #77,788 | -10.38% |
| Count | 259 | 246 | -5.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gembala
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed that the majority of the Gembalas identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with the percentage increasing slightly from 93.44% to 94.72%. In contrast, the percentage of Gembalas identifying as Hispanic saw a significant decrease, falling from 5.02% in 2000 to 3.25% in 2010. This represented a drop of 35.26%. There were no Gembalas who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Similarly, none reported having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.44% | 94.72% | 1.37% |
| Hispanic | 5.02% | 3.25% | -35.26% |
| 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% |