Explore the Family Name Gemberling
The meaning of Gemberling
Americanized form of South German Gamperling, a variant of Gamper (see Gamber).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gemberling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gemberling has slightly decreased over the years. In 2000, Gemberling was ranked 36,630 in terms of popularity, with a count of 576 individuals. However, by 2010, the ranking had dropped to 39,659 and the count decreased to 554 individuals. This indicates an overall decrease in popularity of 8.27% and a decrease in count by 3.82%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,630 | #39,659 | -8.27% |
| Count | 576 | 554 | -3.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gemberling
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Gemberling surname identify as White, with a minimal increase from 96.18% in 2000 to 96.39% in 2010. There's been a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.22% in 2000 to 1.99% in 2010, a change of 63.11%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased to zero in 2010 from 1.39% in 2000. However, no individuals with the Gemberling surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 96.39% | 0.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.99% | 63.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |