Explore the Family Name Sibley
The meaning of Sibley
English: from the Middle English female personal name Sibily, Old French Sibilie, from Latin Sibilia, from Greek Sibylla, a title of obscure origin borne by various oracular priestesses in classical times. In Christian mythology the sibyls came to be classed as pagan prophets (who had prophesied the coming of Christ), and hence the name was an acceptable one that could be bestowed on a Christian child.
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How common is the last name Sibley in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sibley saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 3,518th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it dropped to the 3,742nd rank, indicating a decrease of 6.37%. However, the count of individuals carrying the Sibley surname increased marginally from 9,285 in 2000 to 9,467 in 2010, showing an increase of 1.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,518 | #3,742 | -6.37% |
| Count | 9,285 | 9,467 | 1.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.44 | 3.21 | -6.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sibley
The ethnic identity associated with the Sibley surname also changed during this decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most common ethnicity associated with this surname remained White, despite seeing a slight decline from 77.20% in 2000 to 75.41% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity was Black, which saw a small increase from 19.34% in 2000 to 19.99% in 2010. Individuals of Two or more races, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities also carried the surname, with each group seeing increases over the decade. Most notably, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the surname Sibley increased by 121.74%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.2% | 75.41% | -2.32% |
| Black | 19.34% | 19.99% | 3.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 2.03% | 26.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.61% | 27.78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.23% | 0.51% | 121.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0.46% | 24.32% |
Sibley ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Sibley is British & Irish, which comprises 55.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.8%) and Eastern European (3.8%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 55.8% |
| French & German | 21.8% |
| Eastern European | 3.8% |
| Other | 18.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Sibley
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Sibley have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 87.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 87.00% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 87.00% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 86.50% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 86.10% |
What Sibley haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Sibley is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include I-L205.1 and I-Z138, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Capps, Wynn, Powell, Rand, Ashby, Noble, Grimm, Anders, Hussey, Crosby.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Sibley surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Sibley have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Sibley" Surname 38.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Sibley" Surname 25.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Sibley" Surname 18.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Sibley" Surname 17.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Sibley?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Sibley are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition