2000
#111,119
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 147
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Gamrat
A surname of Polish origin, derived from the word "gamrat" meaning "noise" or "commotion."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 153 Americans carry the last name Gamrat. That puts it at #132,523 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,240,224 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gamrat 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
153
1 in 2,240,224
Census rank
#132,523
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
133
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 133 bearers of the surname Gamrat in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 132523rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gamrat, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gamrat
The surname GAMRAT has its origins in Poland, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "gamba," which means "mouth" or "jaw," potentially referring to a distinctive physical characteristic or occupation related to speaking or vocalizing.
The earliest recorded instances of the GAMRAT surname can be traced back to historical records from the regions of Małopolska and Mazowsze in central and southern Poland. In these areas, the name appeared in various spellings such as Gamrat, Gamrath, and Gamratt, reflecting the regional dialects and phonetic variations.
One notable historical reference to the GAMRAT surname is found in the "Akta Metrykalne" (Metrical Records) from the 17th century, which documented births, marriages, and deaths in Polish parishes. These records shed light on the prevalence of the name among the local population during that period.
In the 18th century, the GAMRAT surname gained recognition with the birth of Jan Gamrat (1721-1789), a prominent Polish priest and theologian who served as the Bishop of Warmia from 1776 until his death. His significant contributions to the Catholic Church and theological writings have been well documented.
Another notable individual with the GAMRAT surname was Józef Gamrat (1839-1920), a Polish painter and artist renowned for his landscapes and portraiture. His works were widely exhibited and are part of several prestigious art collections in Poland.
The 19th century also saw the rise of Agata Gamrat (1863-1932), a Polish writer and educator who authored several children's books and educational materials. Her contributions to literature and education during that era were noteworthy.
In the early 20th century, Stanisław Gamrat (1902-1978) was a prominent Polish lawyer and legal scholar who played a significant role in shaping the country's legal system after World War II. His expertise in civil law and jurisprudence was widely respected.
The GAMRAT surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Poland, such as the village of Gamratka in the Lublin Voivodeship, which likely derived its name from the surname or vice versa.
While the GAMRAT surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diasporas, carrying with it a rich historical legacy and cultural significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gamrat
Among Census respondents with the surname Gamrat, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Gamrat 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 Gamrat surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 133
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gamrat
Gamrat 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
#116,829
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 149
+2 bearers (+1.4%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 5,710 places
2020
#132,523
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
-16 bearers (-10.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,694 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #111,119 | 147 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #116,829 | 149 | 0.05 | +2 bearers (+1.4%) | Down 5,710 places |
| 2020 | #132,523 | 133 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-10.7%) | Down 15,694 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 Gamrat 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 | #116,829 | #132,523 | -13.4% |
| Count | 149 | 133 | -10.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -11.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gamrat bearers went from 149 to 133 (-10.7% change). The surname moved down 15,694 positions in the national ranking, going from #116,829 to #132,523.
FAQ
Gamrat surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gamrat?
Name Census estimates that about 153 living Americans carry the surname Gamrat. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,240,224 residents.
How common is Gamrat?
Gamrat ranks #132,523 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 133 people with the surname Gamrat. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (153), 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 Gamrat.
Has Gamrat become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gamrat went from 149 recorded bearers to 133. That is a decrease of 16 (-10.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #116,829 to #132,523.
What does the Census say about the background of Gamrat?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gamrat, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Gamrat in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (133 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gamrat appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Gamrat (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 Gamrat mean?
A surname of Polish origin, derived from the word "gamrat" meaning "noise" or "commotion." 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 Gamrat (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 people share the surname Gamrat?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.