Explore the Family Name Ibbotson

The meaning of Ibbotson

English (Yorkshire): from the Middle English personal name Ibbot, usually a pet form of the female personal name Isabel, + -son. Compare Hibbitt.

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How common is the last name Ibbotson in the United States?

According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ibbotson has remained largely consistent between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it dropped slightly from 40,833 in 2000 to 40,856 in 2010, representing a minimal decrease of 0.06. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased by 5.95% over that decade, growing from 504 to 534.

20002010Change
Rank#40,833#40,856-0.06%
Count5045345.95%
Proportion per 100k0.190.18-5.26%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ibbotson

In terms of ethnicity, the Ibbotson surname was predominantly associated with White individuals in both years, although there was a slight decrease in this group, from 96.43% in 2000 to 92.32% in 2010. The census data also shows an increase in Hispanic representation among those with the Ibbotson surname, rising from 1.39% in 2000 to 3% in 2010. Additionally, individuals who identify with two or more ethnicities also emerged within this surname group in 2010. There were no reported changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups within the Ibbotson surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.

20002010Change
White96.43%92.32%-4.26%
Two or More Races0%3.75%0%
Hispanic1.39%3%115.83%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%