Explore the Family Name Gorbet
The meaning of Gorbet
English: variant of Garbutt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gorbet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gorbet has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,849th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had moved up to 54,418th — a change of 2.56%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also rose from 343 to 379, an increase of about 10.5% over the decade. However, its proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #54,418 | 2.56% |
| Count | 343 | 379 | 10.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gorbet
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts within the Gorbet demographic. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 76.97% in 2000 to 72.03% in 2010. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native showed a significant increase, rising from 10.20% in 2000 to 13.19% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also increased marginally from 7.29% to 8.44%. The percentage of those identifying as part of two or more races saw a slight rise from 4.66% to 4.75%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.97% | 72.03% | -6.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 10.2% | 13.19% | 29.31% |
| Hispanic | 7.29% | 8.44% | 15.78% |
| Two or More Races | 4.66% | 4.75% | 1.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |