Explore the Family Name Gobel
The meaning of Gobel
1. German (mainly Göbel): see Goebel. 2. English (Middlesex): variant of Goble, a cognate of 3 below. This surname is now rare in Britain. 3. French: metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of goblets and tankards, from Old French gobel ‘drinking vessel, cup’ (apparently from Celtic gob ‘mouth’).
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How common is the last name Gobel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Gobel' has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 16,988th most common surname, and by 2010 it had climbed to the 16,502nd position. This represents a positive change of approximately 2.86%. Over the same period, the count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,542 to 1,741, showing a growth rate of approximately 12.91%. The proportion per 100,000 people marginally increased from 0.57 to 0.59, reflecting a 3.51% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,988 | #16,502 | 2.86% |
| Count | 1,542 | 1,741 | 12.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.59 | 3.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gobel
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Gobel'. There was a notable increase in the percentage of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or from two or more races between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders almost doubled from 1.17% to 2.30%, and those identifying as from two or more races increased by 45.05%, from 0.91% to 1.32%. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased slightly from 92.22% to 89.83%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 4.60% to 5.51%. No changes were observed among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.22% | 89.83% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 5.51% | 19.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.17% | 2.3% | 96.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.32% | 45.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |