Explore the Family Name Hibbett
The meaning of Hibbett
English (Rutland and Lincolnshire): variant of Ibbott; see Hibbitt. The name may sometimes have been confused with Hibbert.
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How common is the last name Hibbett in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hibbett has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,973rd most popular surname, but by 2010, its rank had slipped to 75,317th, reflecting a 9.2% drop. The count of people with this surname also saw a modest reduction, with 266 individuals bearing the name in 2000 compared to 256 in 2010, representing a 3.76% decline. The proportion of the population with the Hibbett surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #75,317 | -9.2% |
| Count | 266 | 256 | -3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hibbett
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Hibbett surname, the census data reveals shifts over the course of a decade. Predominantly associated with White ethnicity (80.08% in 2010, up 4.42% from 76.69% in 2000), the name also has ties to the Black community, though this connection lessened over time with a 20.05% decrease from 19.55% in 2000 to 15.63% in 2010. A growing number of people identifying as two or more races carried the Hibbett surname, increasing by 66.49% from 1.88% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010. The data showed no linkage between the Hibbett surname and Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years, according to the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.69% | 80.08% | 4.42% |
| Black | 19.55% | 15.63% | -20.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 3.13% | 66.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |