Explore the Family Name Dibben
The meaning of Dibben
English (mainly Dorset): from the Middle English personal name Dibun, a pet form of Dibb, which itself is a pet form of Theobald. Compare Dibble.
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How common is the last name Dibben in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dibben has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked as the 68,569th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had dropped to the 74,375th spot, reflecting an 8.47% change. The count of this surname also decreased from 268 people in 2000 to 260 people in 2010, showing a decline of nearly 3%. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 10% over these ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #74,375 | -8.47% |
| Count | 268 | 260 | -2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dibben
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Dibben surname identify as White. This group increased slightly from representing 95.15% of all Dibbens in 2000 to 95.77% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a substantial increase in the percentage who identified as Hispanic, growing from 2.24% to 3.46%, a change of 54.46%. No Dibbens identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.15% | 95.77% | 0.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 3.46% | 54.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |