Explore the Family Name Tibbett
The meaning of Tibbett
English: from the Middle English female personal name Tibot, a rhyming variant of Ibot, both of which were pet forms of Isabel. See Isbell and Hibbitt, and compare Tebbutt. In some instances it may alternatively be an altered form of the Middle English surname Tibald or Tibaut (see Theobald).
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How common is the last name Tibbett in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tibbett has shown an increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, Tibbett was ranked at 42,437 and by 2010, it moved up to 41,886, showing a 1.3% increase in rank. Similarly, the count of individuals with the last name Tibbett also saw a rise from 481 in 2000 to 519 in 2010, marking a 7.9% increase. However, the proportion of Tibbetts per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.18 from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #41,886 | 1.3% |
| Count | 481 | 519 | 7.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tibbett
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tibbett, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority have identified as White, with a slight decrease from 92.10% in 2000 to 91.52% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity is American Indian and Alaskan Native, although this dropped to zero from its previous 2.91% in 2000. A remarkable growth was observed among those identifying with two or more races, seeing an increase of 110.96%, from 1.46% to 3.08%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Black experienced a drop from 1.87% to 0.96% and the Hispanic representation went from none to 3.47% during the same period. It should be noted that there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.1% | 91.52% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.47% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 3.08% | 110.96% |
| Black | 1.87% | 0.96% | -48.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.91% | 0% | 0% |