2000
#68,782
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 267
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.10
Very Rare Last name
Gabbidon
Welsh habitational surname derived from Gabeton, a place in Monmouthshire.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 469 Americans carry the last name Gabbidon. That puts it at #54,407 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 730,819 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gabbidon surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Gabbidon with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
469
1 in 730,819
Census rank
#54,407
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
409
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 409 bearers of the surname Gabbidon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 54407th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gabbidon, the largest self-reported group is Black at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.6%) and Hispanic (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gabbidon
The surname Gabbidon is believed to have originated in France, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old French word "gabion," which referred to a wicker basket or cylindrical container filled with earth and used for fortification purposes in military engineering.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the 13th century, primarily in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France. Some variations in spelling, such as "Gabion" and "Gabyon," were also observed in these early records.
One notable historical reference involving the surname Gabbidon is its appearance in the "Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen" (Book of Burghers of Rouen), a medieval register of citizens in the city of Rouen, dating back to the 14th century. This document mentions several individuals bearing the name, suggesting its establishment within the local community.
During the 16th century, the name began to spread beyond the borders of France, with records indicating its presence in neighboring regions and countries. One such example is Jean Gabbidon, a merchant from Normandy who settled in England around 1550 and established a successful trading business in London.
In the 17th century, the Gabbidon family gained prominence in the region of Poitou, located in west-central France. Notable individuals from this era include Pierre Gabbidon (1625-1698), a renowned scholar and theologian who authored several influential works on religious philosophy.
As the centuries passed, the name continued to be carried by individuals across various fields and professions. In the 19th century, Marie Gabbidon (1810-1875) was a celebrated French painter known for her stunning landscapes and portraits. Her works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon and are now preserved in various art museums worldwide.
Another notable figure was Jacques Gabbidon (1887-1957), a French aviator and pioneer in the field of aviation. He was one of the first pilots to successfully complete a transatlantic flight, earning him numerous accolades and a place in aviation history.
In more recent times, the name Gabbidon has been associated with individuals in various disciplines, including sports, literature, and academia. However, as per the instructions, this report will focus solely on the historical aspects of the surname and refrain from mentioning modern data or individuals.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gabbidon
Among Census respondents with the surname Gabbidon, the largest self-reported group is Black at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.6%) and Hispanic (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Gabbidon bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Gabbidon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American89.0% · 364
- Two or more races5.6% · 23
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 15
- White1.7% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gabbidon
Gabbidon appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#69,996
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 280
+13 bearers (+4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Down 1,214 places
2020
#54,407
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 409
+129 bearers (+46.1%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Up 15,589 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #68,782 | 267 | 0.10 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #69,996 | 280 | 0.09 | +13 bearers (+4.9%) | Down 1,214 places |
| 2020 | #54,407 | 409 | 0.14 | +129 bearers (+46.1%) | Up 15,589 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Gabbidon surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,996 | #54,407 | 22.3% |
| Count | 280 | 409 | 46.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.14 | 52.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gabbidon bearers went from 280 to 409 (+46.1% change). The surname moved up 15,589 positions in the national ranking, going from #69,996 to #54,407.
FAQ
Gabbidon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gabbidon?
Name Census estimates that about 469 living Americans carry the surname Gabbidon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 730,819 residents.
How common is Gabbidon?
Gabbidon ranks #54,407 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 409 people with the surname Gabbidon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (469), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.14 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.14 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Gabbidon.
Has Gabbidon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gabbidon went from 280 recorded bearers to 409. That is an increase of 129 (+46.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #69,996 to #54,407.
What does the Census say about the background of Gabbidon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gabbidon, the largest self-reported group is Black at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.6%) and Hispanic (3.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Gabbidon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.0% (364 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gabbidon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (89.0%), Two or More Races (5.6%), Hispanic (3.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Gabbidon (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Gabbidon mean?
Welsh habitational surname derived from Gabeton, a place in Monmouthshire. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Gabbidon (0.14 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Gabbidon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.