Explore the Family Name Shibley
The meaning of Shibley
English: 1. variant of Sibley. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain. 2. variant of Shipley.
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How common is the last name Shibley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shibley slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 25,098 in popularity with an estimated count of 927 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank dropped to 26,261 despite a minor increase in count to 930. However, this change in rank represents a decrease in popularity of approximately 4.63%. The proportion per 100,000 also fell from 0.34 to 0.32, marking a decrease of about 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,098 | #26,261 | -4.63% |
| Count | 927 | 930 | 0.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shibley
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shibley, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is largely associated with individuals identifying as White, accounting for 95.38% in 2010, a slight decrease from 95.58% in 2000. There were some changes among other ethnicities over the decade, with a fall in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander from 0.86% to zero and those reporting two or more races decreasing by roughly 6.94%. Meanwhile, there was a rise in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic from zero to 1.18%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native from zero to 0.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 95.38% | -0.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 1.61% | -6.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |