Explore the Family Name Dibbern
The meaning of Dibbern
North German: from an Old Frisian and Low German personal name, Dietbern (Old High German Thiatbarn), a compound of thiod ‘people’ + bero ‘bear’. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Dibbern in the United States?
The surname Dibbern has seen modest changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Dibbern ranked as the 46,240th most common surname in America, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 48,160th place, a decline of 4.15%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people bearing the surname increased marginally from 434 to 439, representing a growth rate of 1.15%. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of individuals with the Dibbern surname per 100,000 residents decreased by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #48,160 | -4.15% |
| Count | 434 | 439 | 1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dibbern
In terms of ethnic identity, the Dibbern surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, based on the findings from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2010, 94.99% of people named Dibbern identified as White, down slightly from 95.62% in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of Dibberns identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 3.69% in 2000 to 3.87% in 2010. The data reported no occurrences of the Dibbern surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.62% | 94.99% | -0.66% |
| Hispanic | 3.69% | 3.87% | 4.88% |
| 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% |