Explore the Family Name Tibbits
The meaning of Tibbits
English: variant of Tibbetts.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tibbits in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tibbits has seen a small shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. This surname ranked 17,040 in 2000 and slightly fell to 17,239 in 2010, indicating a -1.17% change in rank. The count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.9%, from 1,537 in 2000 to 1,643 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k population saw a slight decrease of -1.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,040 | #17,239 | -1.17% |
| Count | 1,537 | 1,643 | 6.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.56 | -1.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tibbits
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Tibbits also experienced changes over the same time span according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black slightly decreased by -21.77% and -5.77% respectively. People identifying as White made up the bulk of this group, although there was a -2.02% decline from 94.86% in 2000 to 92.94% in 2010. Meanwhile, an increase was observed among those identifying as Hispanic (81.08%), Two or more races (86.81%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (37.96%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.86% | 92.94% | -2.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 2.01% | 81.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.37% | 1.89% | 37.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.7% | 86.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.24% | 0.97% | -21.77% |
| Black | 0.52% | 0.49% | -5.77% |