Explore the Family Name Babbit
The meaning of Babbit
English: variant of Babbitt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Babbit in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Babbit has seen a slight decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 56,120 in 2000, it moved to 60,196 in 2010, registering a decrease of 7.26%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 341 in 2000 to 335 in 2010, marking a 1.76% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 15.38%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #60,196 | -7.26% |
| Count | 341 | 335 | -1.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Babbit
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Babbit surname has been associated predominantly with individuals identifying as White, although this percentage decreased from 86.51% in 2000 to 80.60% in 2010. The percentage of Babbits identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant increase, from 2.35% in 2000 to 3.58% in 2010, a growth of 52.34%. Similarly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 75.54%, reaching 5.67% in 2010. There was a small rise in those identifying as Black, up by 8.10% to 5.07% in 2010. Notably, the 2010 census marked the first time that some Babbits identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or claimed two or more races, accounting for 1.49% and 3.58% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.51% | 80.6% | -6.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.23% | 5.67% | 75.54% |
| Black | 4.69% | 5.07% | 8.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.58% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 3.58% | 52.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |