Explore the Family Name Gubser
The meaning of Gubser
Swiss German: possibly a nickname from the South German dialect word gubitz ‘plover’, or, more likely, a status name for a cottager from Old High German chupisi ‘peasant’s cottage’. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhard, Erwin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gubser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gubser saw a minor drop between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 49,767 but fell to 53,419 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 7.34 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also reduced slightly from 396 in 2000 to 387 in 2010, marking a 2.27 percent decrease. The proportion of people named Gubser per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 13.33 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #53,419 | -7.34% |
| Count | 396 | 387 | -2.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gubser
The ethnicity associated with the surname Gubser also showed some changes during this period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost all (98.23 percent) identified as White. By 2010, this percentage dropped to 92.76, indicating a 5.57 percent decrease. In contrast, those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities increased to 3.62 percent in 2010, while those identifying as Hispanic rose to 3.10 percent. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Gubser who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in the given years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.23% | 92.76% | -5.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.62% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |