Explore the Family Name Gibbon
The meaning of Gibbon
1. English (of Norman origin): from the Old French personal name Giboin (ancient Germanic Gebawin) or from the Old French personal name Gibon, the French oblique case form of ancient Germanic Gibo, a pet form of names such as Gebawin and Gibard (see Gibbard). 2. English: alternatively, a diminutive of the personal name Gibb. 3. Scottish and Irish: variant of McGibbon.
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How common is the last name Gibbon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gibbon saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,288th and fell to 19,716th by 2010, representing a change of -7.81%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,399 in 2000 to 1,366 in 2010, marking a -2.36% drop. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Gibbon per 100,000 population was reduced by -11.54%, falling from 0.52 in 2000 to 0.46 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,288 | #19,716 | -7.81% |
| Count | 1,399 | 1,366 | -2.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.46 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gibbon
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gibbon. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White and bearing this surname slightly declined from 86.20% to 84.77%, reflecting a -1.66% change. Similarly, those identifying as Black saw a small decrease from 8.72% to 8.20%. On the other hand, there was an increase amongst those who identify as Hispanic, rising from 2.29% to 3.51%, which translates to a 53.28% increase. Individuals who identify as two or more races also increased marginally from 2% to 2.34%. However, no change was observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.2% | 84.77% | -1.66% |
| Black | 8.72% | 8.2% | -5.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 3.51% | 53.28% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 2.34% | 17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |