Explore the Family Name Gubler
The meaning of Gubler
Swiss German: topographic name from the South German dialect term gubel ‘mountain crest, rocky outcrop’ + the -er suffix denoting an inhabitant.
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How common is the last name Gubler in the United States?
The surname Gubler saw a slight decrease in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,372nd most common surname but by 2010, it had dropped to the 25,924th spot, representing a change of -10.92%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 1,015 in 2000 to 948 in 2010, a -6.6% change. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname similarly declined by -15.79%, from 0.38 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,372 | #25,924 | -10.92% |
| Count | 1,015 | 948 | -6.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.32 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gubler
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of the individuals with the surname Gubler identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This group experienced a negligible decline of -0.11%, going from 96.95% in 2000 down to 96.84% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or having two or more races also slightly decreased during this period, with the former experiencing a complete drop from 0.69% to 0%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within this surname saw an increase of 20.25%, moving from 1.58% to 1.90% over the ten-year period. The counts for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained steady at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 96.84% | -0.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 1.9% | 20.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 0.63% | -8.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |