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

Hibbert, 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 Hibbert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hibbert in America

Hibbert is the 8220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hibbert surname appeared 4,037 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 Hibbert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hibbert 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 Hibbert

The surname Hibbert originated in England and dates back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hib" or "hibb," meaning "a seed" or "a bud," and "beorht," meaning "bright" or "shining." The name may have been given as a nickname to someone with a bright complexion or a lively personality.

The earliest recorded instances of the Hibbert surname can be found in various historical records, including the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 12th century. In these records, the name appears as "Hibberd" and "Hibberde." The Domesday Book, compiled in 1086, also mentions several places with similar names, such as "Hibaldestou" (now Hubberton) in Shropshire and "Hibaldestune" (now Hubberton) in Buckinghamshire, which could be related to the origin of the surname.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Hibbert surname was William Hibbert, who was recorded as a resident of Lancashire in the 13th century. Another notable early bearer of the name was Sir Henry Hibbert (c. 1348-1420), a prominent landowner and Member of Parliament for Lancashire during the reign of King Henry IV.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Hibbert family gained prominence in various parts of England, particularly in Lancashire and Yorkshire. Notable individuals from this period include Robert Hibbert (1570-1628), a successful merchant and alderman in Preston, Lancashire, and Nathaniel Hibbert (1628-1695), a wealthy merchant and shipowner in London.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, several Hibberts achieved distinction in various fields. Samuel Hibbert (1782-1848) was a prominent English physician, geologist, and antiquarian, known for his contributions to the study of geology and his works on ancient monuments. Thomas Hibbert (1771-1838) was a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and schools in Manchester.

Another notable figure was George Hibbert (1757-1837), a West Indian merchant and plantation owner who served as a Member of Parliament for Cricklade and Seaford. He was involved in the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire. Reverend Francis Hibbert (1758-1829) was an English clergyman and author, best known for his writings on theology and philosophy.

The Hibbert surname continues to be found in various parts of the world, with significant concentrations in England, particularly in the northwest regions, as well as in North America and other former British colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hibbert

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

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

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