Explore the Family Name Tibayan
The meaning of Tibayan
Filipino: nickname for someone who is strong, derived from Tagalog and Bikol tibay ‘strength’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tibayan in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tibayan has seen a rise in popularity over a ten-year period. In 2000, it held the 81,100th position but by 2010, it had risen to the 61,123rd most popular surname, marking a 24.63% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased, from 217 in 2000 to 329 in 2010, which is a significant 51.61% jump. The proportion of people with the Tibayan surname per 100k also demonstrated growth, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a 37.5% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #61,123 | 24.63% |
| Count | 217 | 329 | 51.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tibayan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Tibayan surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although there was a slight decrease from 84.79% in 2000 to 80.24% in 2010. There was a rise in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, increasing from 6.91% in 2000 to 8.81% in 2010. Interestingly, 3.04% identified as White in 2010, a category that wasn't represented in 2000. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 5.99% in 2000 to 7.60% in 2010. Meanwhile, no individuals with the Tibayan surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.79% | 80.24% | -5.37% |
| Two or More Races | 6.91% | 8.81% | 27.5% |
| Hispanic | 5.99% | 7.6% | 26.88% |
| White | 0% | 3.04% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |