Explore the Family Name Sibert
The meaning of Sibert
1. German: variant of Siebert or Seibert. 2. English (Nottinghamshire): variant of Seabright.
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How common is the last name Sibert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sibert experienced a slight dip in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 9,198 in popularity, but by 2010, it fell one spot to 9,199. However, the actual count of people bearing the name saw an increase of approximately 8.71%, from 3,261 to 3,545 individuals. The proportion of people named Sibert per 100,000 decreased marginally by 0.83% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,198 | #9,199 | -0.01% |
| Count | 3,261 | 3,545 | 8.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.21 | 1.2 | -0.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sibert
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed some shifts over the ten-year span. The percentage of Siberts identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly by 76.19%, although still representing a small fraction of the total. The number identifying with two or more races also rose by 7.19%. The majority of Siberts are White, however, this group saw a small decrease of 1.37% in their representation. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in the Hispanic representation among those with the Sibert surname, a rise of 50.31%. The proportion of Siberts identifying as Black remained stable, with a negligible decrease of 0.30%, while American Indian and Alaskan Natives saw a slight increase of 4.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.42% | 75.37% | -1.37% |
| Black | 19.78% | 19.72% | -0.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 2.45% | 50.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.64% | 7.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0.45% | 4.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.21% | 0.37% | 76.19% |