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

Gibas, 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 Gibas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gibas in America

Gibas is the 45189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gibas surname appeared 474 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 Gibas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gibas 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 Gibas

The surname GIBAS is of Lithuanian origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century in the Baltic region. It is believed to have derived from the Lithuanian word "giba," which means "bend" or "curve," possibly referring to a geographic feature or occupation related to bending or shaping materials.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GIBAS surname can be found in the historical records of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, a powerful medieval state that encompassed parts of modern-day Lithuania, Belarus, and Poland. The name appears in a document from the late 16th century, where a certain Jurgis GIBAS is mentioned as a landowner in the region of Samogitia (now western Lithuania).

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the GIBAS surname gained prominence among the Lithuanian nobility and gentry. Several members of the GIBAS family held positions of authority within the Grand Duchy and later in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Notable individuals include Mykolas GIBAS (1620-1693), a military commander who fought against Swedish and Russian forces during the Northern Wars, and Kristupas GIBAS (1745-1811), a renowned poet and playwright who contributed significantly to the development of Lithuanian literature.

As the Lithuanian population spread across Europe and beyond, the GIBAS surname began to appear in various regions. In the 19th century, records show GIBAS families residing in the Russian Empire, particularly in the territories of modern-day Belarus and Ukraine. One notable figure from this period was Juozas GIBAS (1834-1908), a prominent linguist and scholar who published several works on Lithuanian language and folklore.

The 20th century saw the GIBAS surname scattered across different parts of the world due to emigration and diaspora movements. Jonas GIBAS (1892-1976), a prominent Lithuanian-American artist and sculptor, was born in Lithuania but later settled in the United States, where he gained recognition for his artistic contributions. Antanas GIBAS (1916-2001), a Lithuanian-Australian writer and poet, played a significant role in preserving Lithuanian cultural heritage in Australia after fleeing his homeland during World War II.

Throughout its history, the GIBAS surname has been associated with various occupations, including farming, craftsmanship, academia, and the military. While the name's origins can be traced back to Lithuania, it has since become a part of the cultural fabric in numerous countries, reflecting the diverse journeys and contributions of those who have carried this surname across generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gibas

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

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

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