Explore the Family Name Bebb
The meaning of Bebb
English: variant of Bibb. In the British Isles it is now most common in mid Wales and in the border county of Shropshire, where it is recorded from the 16th century. History: William Bebb (1802–73), Governor of OH 1846–8, was a descendant of an immigrant from Montgomeryshire, Wales.
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How common is the last name Bebb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bebb has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, Bebb ranked 49,563rd in popularity and had been claimed by 398 people in the United States. By 2010, this rank had fallen to 54,296th, with only 380 individuals carrying the surname, indicating a decline of 4.52%. The proportion of the population with the surname Bebb per 100,000 also decreased from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, showing a downward change of 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #54,296 | -9.55% |
| Count | 398 | 380 | -4.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bebb
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bebb is predominantly White, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.24% of those bearing the surname identified as White, though this figure slightly dropped to 95.53% by 2010. The data shows a small percentage of individuals identifying as having two or more ethnicities, increasing from 1.26% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 95.53% | -1.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.32% | 4.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |