2000
#13,352
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,093
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.78
Rare Last name
Gabriele
Derived from the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning "God is my strength" or "strong man of God."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,324 Americans carry the last name Gabriele. That puts it at #14,217 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 147,485 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gabriele 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 Gabriele with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.3K
1 in 147,485
Census rank
#14,217
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,027 bearers of the surname Gabriele in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14217th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gabriele, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gabriele
The surname Gabriele originated in Italy and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning "God is my strength" or "man of God." The name Gabriel was popularized through its association with the archangel Gabriel mentioned in the Bible.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Gabriele can be found in the historical records of the city of Florence, Italy, dating back to the 13th century. During this time, the Gabriele family was a prominent noble family with significant influence in the city's political affairs.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Gabriele was a renowned Florentine merchant and banker. He played a crucial role in establishing trade routes between Italy and other European countries, contributing to the city's economic prosperity.
The surname Gabriele also appeared in various medieval manuscripts and chronicles, such as the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," which documented legal transactions and agreements involving individuals bearing the name Gabriele.
One of the most famous individuals with the surname Gabriele was Annibale Gabriele (1508-1588), an Italian scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of natural philosophy. He was known for his works on optics and mechanics, and his treatise "De Motu Animalium" (On the Motion of Animals) was highly influential in the study of biomechanics.
Another notable figure was Tommaso Gabriele (1595-1663), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Rome, including the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone and the Palazzo Borghese.
In the 19th century, Giuseppe Gabriele (1826-1908) was an Italian politician and journalist who played a significant role in the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification. He served as a member of the Italian parliament and was a vocal advocate for the rights of the working class.
The surname Gabriele has also been associated with various place names throughout Italy, such as Gabriele di Carrara, a town in the province of Massa-Carrara, and Gabriele d'Annunzio, a former municipality in the province of Pescara, named after the famous Italian poet and writer Gabriele D'Annunzio (1863-1938).
Over the centuries, the surname Gabriele has undergone various spelling variations, including Gabrielli, Gabrielli, and Gabrielli, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic traditions of different parts of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gabriele
Among Census respondents with the surname Gabriele, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Gabriele 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 Gabriele surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 1,825
- Hispanic or Latino5.2% · 106
- Two or more races2.0% · 40
- Black or African American1.3% · 26
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 21
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 9
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gabriele
Gabriele 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
#13,850
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,182
+89 bearers (+4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.74
Rank movement Down 498 places
2020
#14,217
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,027
-155 bearers (-7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.68
Rank movement Down 367 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,352 | 2,093 | 0.78 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,850 | 2,182 | 0.74 | +89 bearers (+4.3%) | Down 498 places |
| 2020 | #14,217 | 2,027 | 0.68 | -155 bearers (-7.1%) | Down 367 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 Gabriele 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 | #13,850 | #14,217 | -2.6% |
| Count | 2,182 | 2,027 | -7.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.74 | 0.68 | -8.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gabriele bearers went from 2,182 to 2,027 (-7.1% change). The surname moved down 367 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,850 to #14,217.
FAQ
Gabriele surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gabriele?
Name Census estimates that about 2,324 living Americans carry the surname Gabriele. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 147,485 residents.
How common is Gabriele?
Gabriele ranks #14,217 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,027 people with the surname Gabriele. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,324), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.68 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.68 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Gabriele.
Has Gabriele become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gabriele went from 2,182 recorded bearers to 2,027. That is a decrease of 155 (-7.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #13,850 to #14,217.
What does the Census say about the background of Gabriele?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gabriele, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Gabriele in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (1,825 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gabriele appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Hispanic (5.2%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Gabriele (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 Gabriele mean?
Derived from the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning "God is my strength" or "strong man of God." 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 Gabriele (0.68 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 common is the surname Gabriele?
See how many people have the last name Gabriele on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.