Explore the Family Name Bibbins
The meaning of Bibbins
English (Durham and North Yorkshire): metronymic from a pet form of Bibb. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Bibbins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bibbins has seen a rise in popularity within a decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 24,529, but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 20,739. This represents a positive shift of 15.45%. The total count of individuals bearing the name also increased from 955 in 2000 to 1,275 in 2010, marking a 33.51% growth. The proportion of people named Bibbins per 100,000 population rose by 22.86%, from 0.35 to 0.43.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,529 | #20,739 | 15.45% |
| Count | 955 | 1,275 | 33.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.43 | 22.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bibbins
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Bibbins surname is most common among individuals identifying as White or Black. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase of 18.83% in the number of White individuals with this surname, moving from 33.40% to 39.69%. However, there was a decrease of 16.13% in the Black demographic during the same period, from 62.93% to 52.78%. There was also a significant increase in the Hispanic representation, a leap of 167.02%, although the overall proportion remains relatively small at 5.02%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, while those claiming two or more races saw a modest increase from 1.57% to 1.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62.93% | 52.78% | -16.13% |
| White | 33.4% | 39.69% | 18.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 5.02% | 167.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.65% | 5.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |