Find out how popular the last name Bibi is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bibi.

Bibi, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bibi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bibi in America

Bibi is the 14781st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bibi surname appeared 2,009 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bibi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bibi to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bibi

The surname Bibi has its origins in the Arabic language and can be traced back to the Middle East region, particularly in countries like Iraq, Iran, and Syria. The name is derived from the Arabic word "biba," which means "door" or "entrance." It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who lived near a prominent door or gate, or those who held positions related to guarding or maintaining doors or entrances.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Bibi can be found in the medieval Islamic manuscript, "The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night," also known as "The Arabian Nights." In this collection of stories, there are references to characters with the name Bibi, indicating the presence of this surname in the region during that time period.

Historical records from the Ottoman Empire also mention individuals with the surname Bibi, particularly in regions that are now part of modern-day Turkey and the Balkans. These records date back to the 15th and 16th centuries and suggest that the name had spread beyond its original Middle Eastern roots.

Notable individuals with the surname Bibi throughout history include:

1. Muhammad Bibi (1453-1505), a renowned scholar and poet from Persia (modern-day Iran) who was highly regarded for his contributions to Persian literature.

2. Ali Bibi (1662-1737), a military commander and governor in the Ottoman Empire, who played a significant role in defending the empire's territories against invaders.

3. Fatima Bibi (1832-1892), a prominent educator and social reformer from British India (modern-day Pakistan), who advocated for women's education and fought against social injustices.

4. Zulfikar Ali Bibi (1904-1988), a politician and statesman from British India, who later became the first Foreign Minister of Pakistan after its independence.

5. Benazir Bibi (1953-2007), a former Prime Minister of Pakistan and the first woman to head a democratic government in a Muslim-majority nation. She served two non-consecutive terms and was a prominent figure in Pakistani politics until her assassination in 2007.

The surname Bibi has also been associated with various place names and locations, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia. For example, the city of Bibi Heybat in Azerbaijan is believed to have derived its name from a prominent individual with the surname Bibi who lived in the area.

While the surname Bibi has its roots in the Arabic language and the Middle East, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical significance remains tied to its origins and the individuals who carried this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bibi

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bibi.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bibi was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bibi has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bibi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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