Explore the Family Name Sibbett
The meaning of Sibbett
English: 1. from the Middle English female personal name Sibot, a pet form of Sibyl (see Sibley). 2. from the Middle English personal name Sebode, representing either Old English Sigeboda or a Norman introduction of ancient Germanic Sigibodo (sig ‘victory’ + bod- ‘messenger’). There has probably been some confusion with Sibbald.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sibbett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Sibbett' has seen slight changes in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname dropped slightly by 1.33% moving from 51,352 in 2000 to 52,037 in 2010. However, the actual count of individuals with the 'Sibbett' surname increased by 4.72%, growing from 381 in 2000 to 399 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people remained the same at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #52,037 | -1.33% |
| Count | 381 | 399 | 4.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sibbett
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Sibbett', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly by 56.95%, while those identifying with two or more races decreased by 19.06%. A significant portion of individuals with the 'Sibbett' surname identified as White, although this group saw a minor decrease of 3.69% over the decade. Additionally, the data introduced a new category - Hispanic, which accounted for 2.51% of individuals with the 'Sibbett' surname in 2010. There were no individuals in either 2000 or 2010 who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.34% | 87.97% | -3.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.67% | 5.76% | 56.95% |
| Two or More Races | 3.41% | 2.76% | -19.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |