Explore the Family Name Giba
The meaning of Giba
Polish: nickname from gibać ‘to bow’ or ‘to wobble’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Krystyna, Piotr, Urszula. Russian Dmytro.
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How common is the last name Giba in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Giba saw a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,610th most popular, but by 2010 it had slipped to 77,012th, marking a decrease of 7.54%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also dropped slightly from 254 in 2000 to 249 in 2010, resulting in a decrease of 1.97%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #77,012 | -7.54% |
| Count | 254 | 249 | -1.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Giba
The ethnicity associated with the surname Giba showed some interesting shifts according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 92.91% of the individuals identified as White and this percentage increased to 95.98% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those bearing the Giba surname decreased from 5.12% to 3.61% during the same period, indicating a decline of 29.49%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.91% | 95.98% | 3.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.12% | 3.61% | -29.49% |
| 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% |