Explore the Family Name Gubala
The meaning of Gubala
Polish (Gubała): nickname from a derivative of Old Polish gubać ‘to crouch’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Stanislaw, Zbigniew, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Gubala in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gubala experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,293, but by 2010, the rank had dropped to 60,960, representing a 2.81% decrease. The actual count of this surname increased over the decade from 319 in 2000 to 330 in 2010, marking a growth of 3.45%. However, when considering the proportion per hundred thousand, Gubala's representation decreased by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #60,960 | -2.81% |
| Count | 319 | 330 | 3.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gubala
On matters of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Gubala surname is strongly associated with the White ethnicity. In 2000, about 96.87% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this percentage rose slightly to 98.18% by 2010. During both census years, there were no individuals with the Gubala surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Similarly, none of the individuals with this surname reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 98.18% | 1.35% |
| 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% |