Explore the Family Name Bibbs
The meaning of Bibbs
English: variant of Bibb, with post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Bibbs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Bibbs" has seen a minor increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name Bibbs shifted from 7948 in 2000 to 7900 in 2010, indicating a subtle rise of 0.6%. Similarly, the count of people with the Bibbs surname grew by 8.49% over the decade, increasing from 3862 in 2000 to 4190 in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals named Bibbs per 100k slightly decreased by 0.7%, moving from 1.43 in 2000 to 1.42 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,948 | #7,900 | 0.6% |
| Count | 3,862 | 4,190 | 8.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.43 | 1.42 | -0.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bibbs
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bibbs. As of 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Black, at 79.64%, a slight increase of 0.13% compared to 2000. The data shows a significant growth in those identifying with two or more races, experiencing a 41.40% change from 2000 to 2010, and Hispanic ethnicity which saw an increase of 60.61%. In contrast, there was a decrease among those identifying as White, from 15.51% in 2000 to 13.39% in 2010. A small percentage of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with both groups seeing a minor change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 79.54% | 79.64% | 0.13% |
| White | 15.51% | 13.39% | -13.67% |
| Two or More Races | 2.85% | 4.03% | 41.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.12% | 60.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.48% | -7.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.26% | 0.33% | 26.92% |