2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hibbets
An English surname derived from a diminutive of the given name Hubert.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Hibbets. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hibbets surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Hibbets in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hibbets, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hibbets
The surname Hibbets is believed to have originated in England, with its roots likely dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "hib" or "hibbe," which referred to a small hill or a raised piece of land. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with someone who lived on or near such a geographical feature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from the late 12th century, which mention a "Robertus de Hibbetoft," indicating a possible connection to a place named Hibbetoft or something similar.
During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name appears to have been widespread across various counties in England, with variations in spelling, such as Hibbit, Hibbett, and Hibbetts. This diversity in spelling was common during that era due to the lack of standardized orthography.
In the 16th century, records show a John Hibbets who was born in Staffordshire around 1520. He was a prominent landowner and served as a justice of the peace for the county.
Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Hibbets, who lived in the late 17th century and was a member of Parliament representing Warwickshire. He was born in 1645 and played a significant role in the political landscape of his time.
The 18th century saw the emergence of William Hibbets, a renowned architect from Yorkshire. He was born in 1712 and was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including churches and country estates.
Moving into the 19th century, a prominent figure was Sir Henry Hibbets, a renowned military commander who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1785 and gained recognition for his bravery and strategic leadership on the battlefield.
Throughout its history, the surname Hibbets has maintained its connection to England, and while it may not be among the most common surnames, it has left an indelible mark on various aspects of British society, from politics and architecture to military service.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hibbets
Among Census respondents with the surname Hibbets, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Hibbets bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hibbets surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.5% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 4
- Two or more races3.5% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hibbets
Hibbets appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+9 bearers (+9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+4 bearers (+3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,231 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+9.0%) | Down 16 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.7%) | Up 3,231 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hibbets surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #147,221 | 2.1% |
| Count | 109 | 113 | 3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hibbets bearers went from 109 to 113 (+3.7% change). The surname moved up 3,231 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #147,221.
FAQ
Hibbets surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hibbets?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Hibbets. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Hibbets?
Hibbets ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Hibbets. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hibbets.
Has Hibbets become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hibbets went from 109 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 4 (+3.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Hibbets?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hibbets, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hibbets in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.5% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hibbets appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.5%), Hispanic (3.5%), Two or More Races (3.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hibbets (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hibbets mean?
An English surname derived from a diminutive of the given name Hubert. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hibbets (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Hibbets?
Want to know how common the surname Hibbets is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.