Explore the Family Name Gubrud
The meaning of Gubrud
Norwegian: habitational name from Gubberud, the name of seven places in eastern Norway, named with Gubbi, a pet form of the Old Norse male name Guthbrandr, + rud ‘clearing’.
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How common is the last name Gubrud in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gubrud has seen a slight increase in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 73,659th most common surname, while by 2010, it had risen to the 71,478th place, indicating a growth rate of about 2.96%. The total count of people with this surname also increased from 245 to 273 during this decade, which is an 11.43% rise. Despite these increases, the proportion of the name Gubrud per 100k remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #71,478 | 2.96% |
| Count | 245 | 273 | 11.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gubrud
In terms of ethnic identity, the Gubrud surname predominantly belongs to individuals who identify as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.37% of those with the surname identified as White, and although there was a minimal decrease of 0.95%, this ethnic group still constituted a significant majority at 97.44% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.37% | 97.44% | -0.95% |
| 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% |