Explore the Family Name Ibay
The meaning of Ibay
Filipino: nickname from ibay, a word found in various languages of the Philippines, denoting the state of giddiness or intoxication caused by chewing too much betelnut.
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How common is the last name Ibay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ibay has seen a significant surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,750th in commonality but jumped to 51,941st place by 2010, marking an impressive increase of 19.78%. The count of people bearing this surname also saw a considerable rise from 287 in 2000 to 400 in 2010, indicating a 39.37% growth. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals likewise grew by 27.27% over these ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #51,941 | 19.78% |
| Count | 287 | 400 | 39.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.14 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ibay
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ibay as per the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes from 2000 to 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander held the majority, though their percentage decreased slightly from 89.55% to 86.00%. Those acknowledging two or more races increased by 27.39%, while those identifying as White saw a notable increase from 3.14% to 5.00%. The proportion of people with Hispanic ethnicity rose from 3.14% in 2000 to 4.50% in 2010. However, there were no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Ibay surname recorded in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.55% | 86% | -3.96% |
| White | 3.14% | 5% | 59.24% |
| Hispanic | 3.14% | 4.5% | 43.31% |
| Two or More Races | 3.14% | 4% | 27.39% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |