Explore the Family Name Sibila

The meaning of Sibila

Spanish and Catalan: from the medieval female personal name Sibila (see Sibley). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Jorge, Mercedes, Raul, Benito, Evilio, Juan, Manuel, Marta, Pedro.

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How common is the last name Sibila in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Sibila" has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 68,973 in the United States, but by 2010, it had jumped to a rank of 58,337 – an increase of approximately 15.42%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Sibila surname also grew from 266 in 2000 to 348 in 2010, indicating a rise of 30.83%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also rose by 20%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#68,973#58,33715.42%
Count26634830.83%
Proportion per 100k0.10.1220%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sibila

Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Sibila", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 78.95% in 2000 to 77.59% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up from 18.05% in 2000 to 19.25% in 2010. A new category emerged in 2010, with 2.01% identifying as belonging to two or more races. No one with the Sibila surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.

20002010Change
White78.95%77.59%-1.72%
Hispanic18.05%19.25%6.65%
Two or More Races0%2.01%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%