Explore the Family Name Ribas
The meaning of Ribas
1. Catalan: Castilianized form of Ribes, a habitational name from any of the places called with Catalan ribes, plural of riba ‘bank’ (see Riba). 2. Spanish and Galician: habitational name from any of the places called with the plural of riba ‘bank’ (see Riba). Compare Rivas. 3. Slovenian (Ribaš): occupational name for a fisherman, from a dialect derivative of riba ‘fish’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Eduardo, Jorge, Julio, Alberto, Armando, Carlos, Francisco, Mario, Mirta, Rafael. Portuguese Joao, Paulo.
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How common is the last name Ribas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ribas has seen a significant shift in the U.S. over the past decade. In 2000, Ribas ranked 26,566th among all surnames, but by 2010 it had climbed to 23,485th, a change of 11.6 percent. This rise in ranking was reflected in the total count of individuals with this surname, which grew from 863 in 2000 to 1,082 in 2010, an increase of 25.38 percent. The proportion of people with the surname Ribas per 100,000 also surged from 0.32 to 0.37, marking a 15.63 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,566 | #23,485 | 11.6% |
| Count | 863 | 1,082 | 25.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.37 | 15.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ribas
The ethnicity associated with the surname Ribas has also shifted according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, making up 64.54 percent of the total. This number increased to 69.96 percent in 2010, representing an 8.4 percent change. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 29.55 percent to 26.43 percent. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also fell from 3.24 percent to 2.40 percent, while the number of individuals claiming two or more ethnic identities dropped significantly from 1.74 percent to 0.65 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year for which data is available.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.54% | 69.96% | 8.4% |
| White | 29.55% | 26.43% | -10.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.24% | 2.4% | -25.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 0.65% | -62.64% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |