Explore the Family Name Bibee
The meaning of Bibee
Probably an altered form of Bibby or Beeby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bibee in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Bibee, as gleaned from Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bibee was ranked 40,019th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 47,966th, representing a drop of nearly 20%. The total count of people bearing the name also fell during this period, from 516 to 441, indicating a reduction of around 14.5%. Likewise, the proportion of people named Bibee per 100,000 population declined by 21.05%, from 0.19 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,019 | #47,966 | -19.86% |
| Count | 516 | 441 | -14.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bibee
Ethnicity-wise, the majority of individuals with the surname Bibee identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, this group accounted for 94.96% of all Bibees, a figure that rose slightly to 95.24% in 2010. The next largest ethnic identity within the Bibee community is American Indian and Alaskan Native, which saw an increase from 0% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero by 2010, while the Hispanic representation remained constant at 1.36% over both census periods. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.96% | 95.24% | 0.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |