2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Giebelhaus
A German habitational surname derived from the term for a house with a gable roof or gables.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Giebelhaus. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Giebelhaus 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Giebelhaus in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Giebelhaus, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Giebelhaus
The surname GIEBELHAUS is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is a compound word derived from the German words "Giebel," meaning "gable," and "Haus," meaning "house." This name likely originated as a descriptive term for individuals who lived in a house with a distinctive gable roof or those who worked as builders or architects of such structures.
In its early development, the name appeared in various spellings, including Giebelhauss, Gibelhause, and Giebelhuys, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and orthography. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in German parish records and municipal archives from the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
One notable historical reference to the name GIEBELHAUS is found in the "Bürgermeisterbuch" (Book of Mayors) of the city of Nuremberg, Germany. This record from the year 1625 mentions a certain Hans GIEBELHAUS, who served as a respected city official during that time.
Another early bearer of this surname was Johann GIEBELHAUS (1598-1671), a German theologian and author from Saxony. His published works, including theological treatises and sermons, provide valuable insights into the religious and intellectual climate of the 17th century.
In the 18th century, the name GIEBELHAUS gained recognition through the work of Christoph GIEBELHAUS (1715-1787), a renowned German architect and builder. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable churches and public buildings in the region, many of which still stand as testament to his skill and craftsmanship.
Moving into the 19th century, the GIEBELHAUS name is associated with Karl GIEBELHAUS (1820-1892), a German industrialist and entrepreneur who founded a successful textile manufacturing company in Saxony. His business acumen and innovative approach to textile production contributed significantly to the region's economic development.
Another individual of note is Maria GIEBELHAUS (1875-1958), a German painter and artist who was part of the Expressionist movement. Her vibrant and emotionally charged works, often depicting scenes from everyday life, gained recognition both in Germany and beyond.
Throughout its long history, the surname GIEBELHAUS has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, from skilled artisans and builders to intellectuals, entrepreneurs, and artists. While its origins lie in the humble description of a house with a distinctive gable roof, the name has come to represent a rich tapestry of German culture and heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Giebelhaus
Among Census respondents with the surname Giebelhaus, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Giebelhaus 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 Giebelhaus surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.8% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino4.6% · 5
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Giebelhaus
Giebelhaus 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
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
+15 bearers (+13.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,878 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-17 bearers (-13.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,342 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+13.5%) | Up 4,878 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-13.5%) | Down 16,342 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 Giebelhaus 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 | #133,863 | #150,205 | -12.2% |
| Count | 126 | 109 | -13.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Giebelhaus bearers went from 126 to 109 (-13.5% change). The surname moved down 16,342 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #150,205.
FAQ
Giebelhaus surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Giebelhaus?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Giebelhaus. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Giebelhaus?
Giebelhaus ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Giebelhaus. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Giebelhaus.
Has Giebelhaus become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Giebelhaus went from 126 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 17 (-13.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Giebelhaus?
Among Census respondents with the surname Giebelhaus, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Giebelhaus in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.8% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Giebelhaus appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.8%), Hispanic (4.6%), Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Giebelhaus (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 Giebelhaus mean?
A German habitational surname derived from the term for a house with a gable roof or gables. 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 Giebelhaus (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 are called Giebelhaus?
If you just want to know how common the surname Giebelhaus is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.