2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Gabrial
A variant spelling of the Hebrew surname Gabriel, meaning "God is my strength."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Gabrial. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gabrial 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.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Gabrial in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gabrial, the largest self-reported group is White at 56.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (23.3%) and Black (12.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gabrial
The surname GABRIAL has its origins in the Middle East, deriving from the Arabic word "Jabrail" which means "servant of God" or "God is great." It is believed to have originated in the region of modern-day Lebanon and Syria during the medieval period.
The earliest recorded use of the surname GABRIAL can be traced back to the 12th century, appearing in various manuscripts and historical records from the region. It is thought to have been adopted as a surname by families who revered the Archangel Gabriel or had a strong connection to the name's religious significance.
During the Crusades, many individuals with the surname GABRIAL migrated to various parts of Europe, particularly to regions such as Italy, Spain, and France. This helped spread the name and its variants across different cultures and languages.
One notable individual bearing the surname GABRIAL was Abou Nasr Mohammad Al-Gabrial, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century. His contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy were significant during the Islamic Golden Age.
In the 15th century, a famous explorer and navigator, Juan de Gabrial, was born in Spain. He was instrumental in several voyages of exploration and played a crucial role in the expansion of Spanish influence in the New World.
During the Renaissance period, a notable artist and sculptor, Pietro Gabrial, born in Italy in 1520, gained recognition for his intricate marble sculptures and architectural designs adorning churches and palaces across Europe.
Another prominent figure with the surname GABRIAL was Khalil Gabrial, a Lebanese poet and writer who lived in the 19th century. His works were highly influential in the Arab literary renaissance and played a significant role in preserving and promoting Arabic literature.
In the 20th century, Elias Gabrial, a Lebanese-American entrepreneur, made notable contributions to the business world. He founded a successful textile company and was recognized for his philanthropic efforts, supporting various educational and charitable organizations.
The surname GABRIAL has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Gabrail, Gabrieli, Gabrielle, and Gabrieli, among others. These variations can be attributed to linguistic adaptations and regional preferences as the name spread across different cultures and regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gabrial
Among Census respondents with the surname Gabrial, the largest self-reported group is White at 56.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (23.3%) and Black (12.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Gabrial 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 Gabrial surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White56.9% · 66
- Hispanic or Latino23.3% · 27
- Black or African American12.1% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.3% · 5
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gabrial
Gabrial appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+7 bearers (+6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,424 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.4%) | Up 5,424 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 Gabrial 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 | #150,452 | #145,028 | 3.6% |
| Count | 109 | 116 | 6.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gabrial bearers went from 109 to 116 (+6.4% change). The surname moved up 5,424 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #145,028.
FAQ
Gabrial surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gabrial?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Gabrial. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Gabrial?
Gabrial ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 116 people with the surname Gabrial. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Gabrial.
Has Gabrial become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gabrial went from 109 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 7 (+6.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Gabrial?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gabrial, the largest self-reported group is White at 56.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (23.3%) and Black (12.1%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Gabrial in the 2020 Census, accounting for 56.9% (66 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gabrial appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (56.9%), Hispanic (23.3%), Black (12.1%). 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 Gabrial (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 Gabrial mean?
A variant spelling of the Hebrew surname Gabriel, meaning "God is my strength." 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 Gabrial (0.04 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 Americans have the surname Gabrial?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.