Explore the Family Name Nibbe
The meaning of Nibbe
North German: nickname meaning ‘beak’, or from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name Nippo, composed of Old High German nīt ‘hostility, eagerness’ + boto ‘messenger’. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Frederick Fritz, Hans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nibbe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nibbe has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 54,880th most popular, but by 2010, it had risen to 52,037th, representing a growth of 5.18%. Similarly, the number of individuals bearing this surname went up from 351 in 2000 to 399 in 2010, reflecting a 13.68% change. The proportion of people with the surname Nibbe per 100,000 also increased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #52,037 | 5.18% |
| Count | 351 | 399 | 13.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nibbe
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Nibbe identify as White, though there has been a slight decrease from 97.72% in 2000 to 95.49% in 2010. There was no representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this period. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races both saw an increase, going from 0% in 2000 to 2.01% and 1.75% respectively in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.72% | 95.49% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |