Explore the Family Name Kribbs
The meaning of Kribbs
Americanized form of German Kribs and possibly also Krebs. Compare Cribbs and Krebbs.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kribbs in the United States?
The surname Kribbs has seen an increase in popularity over a decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was the 87,348th most common name and by 2010, it had risen to become the 76,768th most prevalent surname, marking a significant change of 12.11%. The count of people bearing the Kribbs surname also saw an uptick from 198 in 2000 to 250 in 2010, reflecting a 26.26% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people increased from 0.07 to 0.08 during this period, indicating a growth of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #76,768 | 12.11% |
| Count | 198 | 250 | 26.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kribbs
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Kribbs surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.21% in this demographic over the decade. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities remained at zero for both years. However, there were new entries into the Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in 2010, each constituting 2.4% of the Kribbs population. No data was available or recorded for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 94.8% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |