Explore the Family Name Gilbreth
The meaning of Gilbreth
Scottish: variant of Galbraith. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gilbreth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gilbreth saw a slight decrease in its rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 26,446 to 26,747, reflecting a change of -1.14%. However, this dip in popularity did not reduce the number of individuals carrying the surname. The count rose from 868 to 910 during the same period, indicating an increase of 4.84%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by -3.12%, moving from 0.32 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,446 | #26,747 | -1.14% |
| Count | 868 | 910 | 4.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gilbreth
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gilbreth, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some noteworthy changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White fell slightly, from 92.40% to 91.43%, a change of -1.05%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as having two or more races increased from 1.84% to 2.75%, a significant increase of 49.46%. Small increases were also seen in those identifying as Hispanic (from 3.57% to 3.63%) and Black (from 0% to 0.77%). A new category appeared in 2010, with 0.55% of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. The only ethnic group to see a decrease was those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which went down by -4.35%, from 0.92% to 0.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 91.43% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 3.57% | 3.63% | 1.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 2.75% | 49.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.92% | 0.88% | -4.35% |
| Black | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |