Explore the Family Name Gobbi
The meaning of Gobbi
Italian (mainly Lombardy and Veneto): patronymic or plural form of Gobbo, a nickname for a hunchback. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dante, Elio, Evo, Francesca, Graziano, Nunzio, Remo, Umberto.
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How common is the last name Gobbi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gobbi has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 54,880 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had moved up to rank 52,383. This constitutes an overall positive change of 4.55 in its ranking. The count of people with the surname also increased from 351 in 2000 to 396 in 2010, signifying a 12.82 percent rise. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.13 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #52,383 | 4.55% |
| Count | 351 | 396 | 12.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gobbi
When it comes to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals most individuals with the surname Gobbi identify as White. In 2000, about 92.88 percent identified as White, a number that slightly increased to 92.93 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a growth of 18.27 percent, moving from 4.27 percent in 2000 to 5.05 percent in 2010. The proportion identifying with two or more races, however, decreased from 1.99 percent in 2000 to 1.77 percent in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.88% | 92.93% | 0.05% |
| Hispanic | 4.27% | 5.05% | 18.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 1.77% | -11.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |