Explore the Family Name Gibby
The meaning of Gibby
English (Pembrokeshire): from a Middle English pet form of the personal name Gilbert.
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How common is the last name Gibby in the United States?
The surname Gibby, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 16,373rd most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 16,679th position, marking a decrease of 1.87%. However, the number of people bearing this name increased during this decade, growing from 1,619 to 1,717, an increase of 6.05%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a minimal decrease of 3.33%, moving from 0.6 to 0.58.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,373 | #16,679 | -1.87% |
| Count | 1,619 | 1,717 | 6.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.58 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gibby
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals with the Gibby surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Gibbys identifying as White dropped slightly by 2.28% while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or More Races experienced increases of 27.03% and 24.68% respectively. The percentage of Hispanic Gibbys also rose significantly from 1.61% to 2.50%, a growth of 55.28%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw a modest increase of 9.89% and American Indian and Alaskan Native Gibbys observed an increase of 14.45%. This data provides a snapshot of the changing ethnic identity associated with the Gibby surname over a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.3% | 88.24% | -2.28% |
| Black | 4.45% | 4.89% | 9.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.5% | 55.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.73% | 1.98% | 14.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.92% | 24.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0.47% | 27.03% |