Explore the Family Name Cribb
The meaning of Cribb
English (southern): from Old English crib(b) ‘manger’, (later) ‘ox stall’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a cowherd.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cribb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cribb has seen a slight decrease in popularity since 2000. In the year 2000, Cribb was ranked as the 8,889th most popular surname and by 2010 it had dropped slightly to the 9,125th position, marking a decrease of 2.65%. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased from 3,387 to 3,578 between 2000 and 2010, indicating an increase of 5.64%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also decreased from 1.26 to 1.21 during the same period, showing a decline of 3.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,889 | #9,125 | -2.65% |
| Count | 3,387 | 3,578 | 5.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.26 | 1.21 | -3.97% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cribb
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides interesting insights into the ethnicity of individuals with the Cribb surname. In 2000, the majority of Cribb bearers were of White ethnicity at 88.96%, which slightly decreased to 87.42% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased slightly from 8.33% in 2000 to 8.55% in 2010. There were notable increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.15% to 0.25%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 0.59% to 0.89%). Those who identified with two or more ethnicities more than doubled from 0.62% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among Cribb bearers also increased from 1.36% to 1.62% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.96% | 87.42% | -1.73% |
| Black | 8.33% | 8.55% | 2.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.62% | 19.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 1.26% | 103.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 0.89% | 50.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.15% | 0.25% | 66.67% |