Explore the Family Name Kibbey
The meaning of Kibbey
English (Devon, Gloucestershire and Somerset): variant of Kibby.
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How common is the last name Kibbey in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kibbey saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kibbey was ranked 29964th in terms of popularity and had a count of 739, corresponding to a proportion of 0.27 per 100,000 people. By the year 2010, the rank had slipped to 31656th, with a decreased count of 730, reducing its proportion to 0.25 per 100,000 people. This indicates a drop in popularity of -5.65%, a count change of -1.22% and a proportion change of -7.41% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,964 | #31,656 | -5.65% |
| Count | 739 | 730 | -1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kibbey
In regards to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Kibbey surname identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 97.83% in 2000 to 96.71% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased substantially by 44.21%, from 0.95% in 2000 to 1.37% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose from 0 in 2000 to 0.96% in 2010. No Kibbeys were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 96.71% | -1.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.37% | 44.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |