Explore the Family Name Ybarbo
The meaning of Ybarbo
Hispanic: probably a shortened and altered form of a Basque surname composed of ibar ‘meadow, riverbank, valley’, such as Ibarburu. Compare Ebarb. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Benito, Domingo, Elvira, Ignacio, Jesus, Lupe, Ramon, Rosendo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ybarbo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ybarbo saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 33,020th most popular surname in 2000, it slipped to the 33,280th spot in 2010, marking a decline of 0.79%. Despite this, the number of individuals with the Ybarbo surname actually increased from 654 in 2000 to 687 in 2010, reflecting a 5.05% growth. However, its overall proportion per 100k people dropped by 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,020 | #33,280 | -0.79% |
| Count | 654 | 687 | 5.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ybarbo
In terms of ethnic identity, there was a minor shift between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. A majority of individuals with the Ybarbo surname identified as Hispanic, with an increase from 66.67% in 2000 to 67.83% in 2010. Those identifying as White decreased slightly from 32.72% to 29.99%. Interestingly, the 2010 census also recorded individuals with this surname identifying as belonging to two or more races, which was not reported in the 2000 census. There were no individuals with the Ybarbo surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.67% | 67.83% | 1.74% |
| White | 32.72% | 29.99% | -8.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |