Explore the Family Name Schibi
The meaning of Schibi
French (Alsace and Lorraine, of German origin): probably from a Swiss Alemannic form of schiebe ‘dowel, board’, hence a nickname for a short, plump person or an occupational name for someone who worked with these objects.
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How common is the last name Schibi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schibi experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held rank 72,905 and by 2010, it slipped to rank 74,141, a slight drop of 1.7%. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose from 248 in 2000 to 261 in 2010, indicating a growth of 5.24%. The proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.09 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #74,141 | -1.7% |
| Count | 248 | 261 | 5.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schibi
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the Schibi surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was virtually no change in the percentage of people with the Schibi surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native - these categories remained at 0.00%. The majority identified as White, with 96.37% in 2000 and a slightly lower 95.79% in 2010, marking a small decrease of 0.60%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic saw a sizable increase from 2.02% in 2000 to 3.45% in 2010, a leap of 70.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 95.79% | -0.6% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 3.45% | 70.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |