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

Gebo, 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 Gebo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gebo in America

Gebo is the 23386th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gebo surname appeared 1,088 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 Gebo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gebo 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 Gebo

The surname GEBO is believed to have originated in Germany in the 13th century. It is derived from the Old German word "gebo," which means "gift" or "present." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their generosity or had received a significant gift.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GEBO can be found in the Stadtbücher (town books) of Nuremberg, Germany, dated around 1300. These records document a man named Hans GEBO, who was a merchant and landowner in the region.

In the 15th century, the name GEBO appeared in the Zurich Family Book, a collection of genealogical records from the city of Zurich, Switzerland. This book mentions a family with the surname GEBO who had settled in the area and were involved in various trades and professions.

During the 16th century, the name GEBO was documented in the parish registers of the village of Gernsbach in the Black Forest region of Germany. One notable individual from this period was Johann GEBO (1532-1601), a local magistrate and landowner.

In the 17th century, the name GEBO was found in the records of the city of Hamburg, Germany. One prominent figure was Hans GEBO (1628-1692), a successful merchant and shipowner who traded goods throughout the Baltic region.

Another notable person with the surname GEBO was Maria GEBO (1740-1812), a German writer and poet who was born in Nuremberg. Her works, which included poetry and plays, were widely published and celebrated during her lifetime.

While the surname GEBO is not as common today, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and regions in Germany and Switzerland. The name's origins and early recorded instances provide insight into the lives and professions of those who bore this surname throughout the years.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gebo

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

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

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