Explore the Family Name Ribble
The meaning of Ribble
English: of uncertain origin. There is a river called the Ribble in Lancashire, but this does not appear to be the source of the surname. It may be from a Middle English survival of an ancient Germanic personal name, Ribald.
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How common is the last name Ribble in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ribble has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ribble was ranked as the 18,069th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had improved its rank to 17,541. This represents a positive change of 2.92 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,423 in 2000 to 1,604 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 12.72 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Ribble surname per 100,000 population showed a modest increment from 0.53 to 0.54 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,069 | #17,541 | 2.92% |
| Count | 1,423 | 1,604 | 12.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.54 | 1.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ribble
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ribble. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, there was a slight decrease from 94.52 percent to 91.58 percent. On the other hand, representation from Hispanic and Black communities increased noticeably by 94.12 percent and 58.38 percent respectively during the same period. The number of those identifying with two or more races also saw a significant surge of 66.67 percent. The Asian/Pacific Islander group represented a small portion of the Ribble population, with a minor decrease from 0.56 percent to 0.50 percent. Meanwhile, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a slight uptick from 0.70 to 0.75 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.52% | 91.58% | -3.11% |
| Black | 1.97% | 3.12% | 58.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 2.31% | 94.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.75% | 66.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 0.75% | 7.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.5% | -10.71% |