Explore the Family Name Phibbs
The meaning of Phibbs
English and Irish: variant of Phipps with voicing of /p/ to /b/.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Phibbs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Phibbs slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Phibbs was ranked as the 29,447th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 30,799th position, marking a decrease of 4.59%. However, the number of individuals with this last name remained consistent at 756 people during both years, resulting in a proportion per 100K people of 0.28 in 2000 and 0.26 in 2010, demonstrating a decrease of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,447 | #30,799 | -4.59% |
| Count | 756 | 756 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Phibbs
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those with the surname Phibbs identify as White. This group increased marginally from 94.71% in 2000 to 95.11% in 2010. The second largest ethnic group within the Phibbs surname was those identifying as Hispanic, which saw a significant increase of 43.24%, rising from 1.85% in 2000 to 2.65% in 2010. People identifying as belonging to two or more races also rose slightly from 1.32% to 1.46%. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy (marked with an "S").
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.71% | 95.11% | 0.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.65% | 43.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.46% | 10.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |