Explore the Family Name Gibas
The meaning of Gibas
Polish: 1. from a derivative of gibać ‘to bow’ or ‘to wobble’. Compare Giba. 2. nickname from the dialect word gibas ‘tall, slim man’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Franciszek.
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How common is the last name Gibas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gibas had a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank dropped from 44,821 in 2000 to 45,189 in 2010, reflecting a change of -0.82%. However, the count of individuals with the Gibas surname increased by 5.1%, growing from 451 in 2000 to 474 in 2010. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100k decreased by 5.88% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,821 | #45,189 | -0.82% |
| Count | 451 | 474 | 5.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gibas
With regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Gibas surname identified as White, making up 94.94% of the group in 2010, slightly down from 95.57% in 2000. There was a growth observed in people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, going from 1.55% in 2000 to 2.53% in 2010, representing an increase of 63.23%. Additionally, there was a presence of individuals reporting two or more races in 2010, which wasn't recorded in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a marginal dip from 1.55% to 1.48%. No data was reported for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 94.94% | -0.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.55% | 2.53% | 63.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.48% | -4.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |