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

Gabor, 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 Gabor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gabor in America

Gabor is the 15449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gabor surname appeared 1,896 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Gabor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gabor 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 Gabor

The surname Gabor originates from Hungary, where it first appeared in the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Hungarian word "gabor," which means "bountiful" or "abundant." The name was likely given to someone who owned a large amount of land or wealth.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Gabor can be found in a Hungarian census from 1275, where it is spelled "Gabor." Over time, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Gabour" and "Gábor," but the original form eventually became the standard.

One of the earliest notable figures with the surname Gabor was Gábor Bethlen (1580-1629), a Prince of Transylvania who played a significant role in the Thirty Years' War. He was a skilled military leader and a patron of education and the arts.

Another important historical figure was Ágoston Gábor (1609-1678), a Hungarian Jesuit priest and astronomer. He is renowned for his contributions to the field of astronomy and for his work in calculating the dates of Easter.

In the 19th century, József Gábor (1800-1858) was a prominent Hungarian politician and writer who served as the Minister of Justice and Education. He was also a member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and played a role in the Hungarian Revolution of 1848.

The surname Gabor also has ties to the world of entertainment. Zsa Zsa Gabor (1917-2016) was a Hungarian-American actress and socialite known for her glamorous lifestyle and numerous marriages. She was one of the most famous celebrities of her time and appeared in numerous films and television shows.

Another notable figure was Dennis Gabor (1900-1979), a Hungarian-British physicist and inventor who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1971 for his work on holography. His pioneering research laid the foundation for the development of modern holography and had a significant impact on the field of optics.

Throughout history, the surname Gabor has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including royalty, clergy, politicians, scientists, and entertainers. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Hungary, the name has since spread across the globe, reflecting the diverse and rich cultural heritage of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gabor

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

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 Gabor 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 Gabor 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 Gabor was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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