Explore the Family Name Hibbard
The meaning of Hibbard
English: variant of Hilbert with assimilation of lb to b(b). The name may sometimes also have been confused with Hibbett. Post-medieval examples may alternatively be variants of Hebbert, a variant of Herbert. The two surnames were probably much confused and sometimes used interchangeably.
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How common is the last name Hibbard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hibbard's popularity has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hibbard was ranked 4310th in terms of popularity, but it slipped to 4496th by 2010, marking a decline of 4.32%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased from 7617 to 7885 in the same period, an increase of 3.52%. This indicates that while the surname may have dropped in rank, more individuals identified as Hibbards over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a minor decrease from 2.82 to 2.67.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,310 | #4,496 | -4.32% |
| Count | 7,617 | 7,885 | 3.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.82 | 2.67 | -5.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hibbard
Shifting focus to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hibbard, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Hibbards identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.63% to 94.89%. Simultaneously, those who identified as Hispanic almost doubled from 1.10% to 2.02%. There were increases noted in all other categories as well. Asian/Pacific Islander representation among Hibbards rose by 22.22%, those identifying as Black or of two or more races saw increases of 50% and 50.89% respectively, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a growth of 8.16%. Despite these changes, the data still shows that the majority of people with the Hibbard surname identify as White.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 94.89% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 2.02% | 83.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.69% | 50.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.55% | 22.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.49% | 0.53% | 8.16% |
| Black | 0.22% | 0.33% | 50% |
Hibbard ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Hibbard is British & Irish, which comprises 49.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (27.5%) and Eastern European (5.0%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Indigenous American, and Chinese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 49.1% |
| French & German | 27.5% |
| Eastern European | 5.0% |
| Other | 18.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Hibbard
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Hibbard have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 87.10% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 87.10% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 87.10% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 87.10% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 86.60% |
What Hibbard haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Hibbard is T-M70, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup T-M70 is descended from haplogroup T-M184. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Belmonte, Ricciardi, Mann, Parmar, Rome, Holbrook, Abate, Viola, Chevalier, Franks.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Hibbard surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins T-M184
Your paternal lineage may be linked to Thomas Jefferson
Studies in 1998 and 2007 found that Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, belonged to haplogroup T-M70. This discovery lends support to the notion that Jefferson was the father of Eston Hemings Jefferson, who also belonged to haplogroup T-M70, and who was the last son of Thomas Jefferson's slave Sally Hemings. However, it is also possible that Thomas Jefferson's brother Randolph, or one of Randolph's five sons, was the father of Eston Hemings Jefferson, because all of the Jefferson men share the same haplogroup. Though the T-M70 haplogroup is of Asian origin and is more common in Asia and East Africa than Europe, Jefferson came from an indigenous European branch of T-M70.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Hibbard have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Hibbard" Surname 53.7%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Hibbard" Surname 13.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Hibbard" Surname 20.0%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Hibbard" Surname 13.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Hibbard?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Hibbard are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition