Explore the Family Name Philbin
The meaning of Philbin
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Philbín, ‘son of Philbin (Irish Philbín or Filibín)’, a pet form of Philip. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
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How common is the last name Philbin in the United States?
The surname Philbin ranked 16,119th in popularity in the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census and slipped slightly to 16,833rd in 2010, representing a change of -4.43%. The count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 1,650 in 2000 to 1,696 in 2010, an increase of 2.79%. The proportion of individuals named Philbin per 100,000 people decreased by 6.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,119 | #16,833 | -4.43% |
| Count | 1,650 | 1,696 | 2.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.57 | -6.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Philbin
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Philbin showed some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a 26.19% increase over the decade, while those reporting two or more races increased by 56.96%. The majority of those with the surname Philbin identified as White, although their proportion decreased slightly from 96.85% in 2000 to 96.17% in 2010. The proportion of Philbins identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase of 15.82%. There were no reported instances of the Philbin surname among those identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 96.17% | -0.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 1.83% | 15.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.24% | 56.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.53% | 26.19% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |