Explore the Family Name Gibbard
The meaning of Gibbard
English (southern): from an ancient Germanic personal name Gebehard, Gibard, composed of the elements geba ‘gift’ + hard ‘hardy, brave, strong’ (see Gebhardt).
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How common is the last name Gibbard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gibbard has seen a decline over time. In 2000, it ranked 49,249 in prevalence, but by 2010, it dropped to 69,170, marking a decrease of 40.45%. The count of people with this surname also saw a drop from 401 in 2000 to 284 in 2010, which corresponds to a 29.18% change. The proportion per 100,000 individuals decreased by 33.33% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #69,170 | -40.45% |
| Count | 401 | 284 | -29.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.1 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gibbard
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals bearing the surname Gibbard, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests an almost exclusive white ethnic identity. In 2000, 98.50% of individuals with this surname identified as white, and that number slightly decreased to 97.89% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during both these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.5% | 97.89% | -0.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |