Explore the Family Name Gribbin
The meaning of Gribbin
Manx and Irish (Down, Derry and Antrim): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Roibín (in Ulster Mag Roibín), a patronymic from the Norman personal name Robin, a pet form of Robert, introduced to Ireland by the Normans. Irish migration accounts for its appearance in southwest Scotland, northwestern England, and Cornwall, where Saint Agnes was a thriving tin-mining area.
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How common is the last name Gribbin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gribbin saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gribbin held the rank of 22,240, but by 2010, it had slipped to 23,251, marking a decrease of 4.55%. However, despite its decline in rank, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 1,082 in 2000 to 1,096 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 1.29%. This was accompanied by a minor decrease in the proportion per 100,000 individuals, from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.37 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,240 | #23,251 | -4.55% |
| Count | 1,082 | 1,096 | 1.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.37 | -7.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gribbin
The ethnicity associated with the surname Gribbin also experienced some changes during this decade. The Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000, almost all (97.87%) of those with the Gribbin name identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had fallen slightly to 95.62%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.83% in 2000 to 2.01% in 2010. Additionally, those choosing to identify as two or more races also increased from 0.65% to 1.46%, and for the first time in 2010, a small percentage (0.55%) identified as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.87% | 95.62% | -2.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 2.01% | 142.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 1.46% | 124.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |