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

Dibbles, 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 Dibbles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dibbles in America

Dibbles is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dibbles surname appeared 102 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Dibbles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dibbles 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 Dibbles

The surname Dibbles is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "dibbel," which referred to a small depression or ditch in the ground. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked in such a geographical feature.

The earliest known record of the name Dibbles can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "Dybel." This document was a survey of landholders in England, conducted during the reign of King Edward I. The spelling variation "Dybbles" is also documented in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327.

One of the most notable historical figures associated with this surname is John Dibbles, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol during the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was born around 1440 and served as the Mayor of Bristol in 1487.

Another individual of note is William Dibbles, a renowned English botanist who lived from 1625 to 1704. He is credited with introducing several new plant species to England and contributed significantly to the study of horticulture during his lifetime.

In the 17th century, the name Dibbles appeared in various parish records across England, including those of Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and Oxfordshire. One such record from 1638 mentions a Thomas Dibbles, who was a landowner in the village of Oddington, Gloucestershire.

The Dibbles surname also has connections to place names in England. For example, the village of Dibbles Bridge in Gloucestershire is believed to have derived its name from the family that once resided in the area.

Another notable figure is Elizabeth Dibbles, a writer and poet who lived from 1720 to 1793. Her works, though not widely renowned, provide insight into the literary culture of 18th-century England.

While the Dibbles surname may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and includes individuals from various walks of life, from merchants and landowners to botanists and writers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dibbles

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

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 Dibbles 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 Dibbles 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 Dibbles was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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