Explore the Family Name Dibb
The meaning of Dibb
English (Yorkshire): 1. topographic name for someone who lived ‘by the hollow’, from dib, a northern dialect form of dip. 2. from the personal name Dibb, a pet form of Theobald; compare Dibble.
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How common is the last name Dibb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dibb saw a modest upswing between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dibb was ranked as the 65,298th most popular surname, but by 2010 had climbed to be the 63,698th most common name, representing a 2.45% increase in rank. The data also shows a count increase from 284 occurrences in 2000 to 313 in 2010, an increase of 10.21%. Interestingly, however, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11 during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #63,698 | 2.45% |
| Count | 284 | 313 | 10.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dibb
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that individuals with the last name Dibb are predominantly of White ethnic identity. In 2000, approximately 95.07% identified as White, and this number increased slightly to 95.21% in 2010. In 2010, there's also a small representation of 3.19% within the Asian/Pacific Islander community. The data for the categories of Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either suppressed for privacy or showed no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 95.21% | 0.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.19% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |