Find out how popular the last name Gabby is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Gabby.

Gabby, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Gabby surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gabby in America

Gabby is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gabby surname appeared 227 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Gabby.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gabby to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Gabby

The surname Gabby has its origins in the Middle English era, deriving from the Old French personal name "Gabby" or "Gaby," which is a diminutive form of the Biblical name "Gabriel." This name ultimately traces its roots back to the Hebrew word "gavri'el," meaning "God is my strength."

Gabby is believed to have first emerged as a surname in the region of Normandy, France, during the 11th or 12th century. It is likely that the name was initially adopted by individuals who bore the personal name Gabby or Gaby, following the traditional practice of transforming personal names into hereditary surnames.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Gabby can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Gabi" or "Gabbi" in this historical document, indicating its presence in England during the Norman period.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Peter Gabby was mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Gloucestershire, England, dated 1221. These rolls were legal records documenting court proceedings and the transfer of property during that era.

During the 14th century, the surname Gabby appeared in various forms, such as "Gaby," "Gabye," and "Gabyes," in records from various regions of England, including Lincolnshire, Oxfordshire, and Somerset.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Gabby was John Gabby, who was born in the village of Aldbury, Hertfordshire, England, around 1380. He was a prominent landowner and farmer in the region.

In the 16th century, the name Gabby was associated with several notable figures, including:

1. Thomas Gabby (c. 1515-1589), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Dean of Christ Church, Oxford.
2. Edward Gabby (c. 1540-1610), an English politician and Member of Parliament for the borough of Southwark during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, the surname Gabby was found in various parts of England, including counties like Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Somerset. During this period, the name was also associated with several place names, such as Gabby's Croft in Gloucestershire and Gabby's Field in Somerset.

One notable individual with the surname Gabby from this era was Sir Richard Gabby (1625-1696), an English gentleman and landowner from Wiltshire. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributions to local communities.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Gabby continued to be present in various regions of England, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gabby

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Gabby.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Gabby was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Gabby has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Gabby was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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