Explore the Family Name Tibbets
The meaning of Tibbets
English (Warwickshire and Staffordshire): variant of Tibbetts. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Tibbets in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tibbets has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 25,908 in popularity with 891 individuals carrying it. By 2010, the rank had improved to 25,725 with an increase of 7.52% to 958 individuals. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people decreased slightly from 0.33 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,908 | #25,725 | 0.71% |
| Count | 891 | 958 | 7.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tibbets
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Tibbets also shifted somewhat between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years, although the percentage dropped slightly from 96.18% to 94.57%. The percentage identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a significant rise from 1.12% to 2.3%, marking a change of over 105%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also grew from 0.79% to 1.36%. There was no reported change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. Those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native declined in percentage from 1.01% to 0.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 94.57% | -1.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 2.3% | 105.36% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 1.36% | 72.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.01% | 0.84% | -16.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |