Explore the Family Name Gibboney
The meaning of Gibboney
Irish: variant of Gibney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gibboney in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gibboney witnessed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 31,563rd in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to 32,960th place, marking a 4.43% decrease. The actual count of individuals with this surname saw a marginal increase during this period, from 693 in 2000 to 695 in 2010, an uptick of 0.29%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a 7.69% drop, moving from 0.26 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,563 | #32,960 | -4.43% |
| Count | 693 | 695 | 0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gibboney
The ethnicity associated with the surname Gibboney also experienced some changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.40% of those with this surname identified as White. This figure declined to 94.53% in 2010, representing a 2.95% change. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic noticeably increased, jumping from 1.01% in 2000 to 3.31% in 2010. This constitutes a significant change of 227.72%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those claiming two or more races fell by 11.54%, going from 1.30% to 1.15%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were reported as zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 94.53% | -2.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 3.31% | 227.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.15% | -11.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |