2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Gombeda
A corrupted transliteration of the German surname Gumbach or Gombeda.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Gombeda. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gombeda 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Gombeda in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gombeda, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gombeda
The surname GOMBEDA is believed to have originated in Hungary during the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Hungarian word "gömbölyű," which means "round" or "spherical." This could suggest that the name may have been given to someone who was particularly stout or rotund in appearance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the GOMBEDA surname can be found in a medieval Hungarian census record from the year 1287, which listed a "Petrus Gombeda" as a resident of the village of Sárospatak. This region was known for its agricultural communities, so it's possible that the name was initially associated with a farming family or someone who worked with round or spherical objects, such as barrels or cannonballs.
In the 15th century, the name appeared in a Hungarian legal document from 1463, where a "Janos Gombeda" was listed as a witness in a land dispute case. This suggests that the GOMBEDA family had established themselves as respected members of their local community by that time.
A notable bearer of the GOMBEDA surname was Mihály Gombeda (1520-1587), a Hungarian nobleman and military leader who fought against the Ottoman Empire during the Siege of Győr in 1566. He was praised for his bravery and tactical skills, and his legacy helped to further establish the GOMBEDA name as one of historical significance in Hungary.
Another prominent figure with the GOMBEDA surname was Erzsébet Gombeda (1675-1741), a Hungarian landowner and philanthropist who donated a significant portion of her wealth to the construction of a hospital and orphanage in the town of Kecskemét.
In the 19th century, the GOMBEDA name gained some recognition in the arts, with the birth of the Hungarian painter and sculptor István Gombeda (1830-1892). His works were widely exhibited throughout Europe and helped to bring attention to the artistic talents of Hungarian artists during that period.
While the GOMBEDA surname is relatively uncommon outside of Hungary, it has remained a part of the country's cultural heritage and can be traced back through various historical records and notable individuals over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gombeda
Among Census respondents with the surname Gombeda, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Gombeda 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 Gombeda surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.4% · 102
- Two or more races4.6% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gombeda
Gombeda appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-12 bearers (-10.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,707 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-10.0%) | Down 11,707 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 Gombeda 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 | #139,228 | #150,935 | -8.4% |
| Count | 120 | 108 | -10.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gombeda bearers went from 120 to 108 (-10.0% change). The surname moved down 11,707 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #150,935.
FAQ
Gombeda surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gombeda?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Gombeda. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Gombeda?
Gombeda ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Gombeda. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Gombeda.
Has Gombeda become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gombeda went from 120 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Gombeda?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gombeda, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Gombeda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.4% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gombeda appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.4%), Two or More Races (4.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Gombeda (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 Gombeda mean?
A corrupted transliteration of the German surname Gumbach or Gombeda. 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 Gombeda (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 common is the surname Gombeda?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Gombeda, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.