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

Hibdon, 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 Hibdon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hibdon in America

Hibdon is the 20852nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hibdon surname appeared 1,265 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 Hibdon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hibdon 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 Hibdon

The surname Hibdon originates from England, with its roots dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "hib" and "dun," which together mean "the hill where there are hips or hips grow." This suggests that the name was initially associated with a particular location or settlement situated on a hill where the rose plant, known for its hips, thrived.

Historically, the name Hibdon has been documented in various records and manuscripts from the 13th century onwards. One notable mention can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, which lists a certain William Hibdon as a taxpayer. This indicates that the surname was already established and in use during that time period.

The earliest recorded spelling of the name appears to be Hibdun, which is documented in the Hundred Rolls of Buckinghamshire in 1273. Over time, variations such as Hybdone, Hibdene, and eventually Hibdon emerged, reflecting the evolution of spelling conventions and regional dialects.

Among the notable individuals who bore the surname Hibdon throughout history, we can mention:

1. John Hibdon (c. 1520 - 1589), a wealthy landowner and merchant from Shropshire, England, who played a significant role in the local wool trade.

2. Elizabeth Hibdon (c. 1650 - 1712), a renowned midwife from Staffordshire, who was widely respected for her expertise and dedicated service to the community.

3. Thomas Hibdon (1712 - 1791), a renowned clockmaker from Cheshire, whose intricate and beautifully crafted timepieces were highly sought after by the gentry of the time.

4. William Hibdon (1789 - 1867), an English explorer and naturalist, who documented numerous plant and animal species during his expeditions to South America in the early 19th century.

5. Charlotte Hibdon (1825 - 1901), a prominent campaigner for women's rights and education in Victorian England, who established several schools and advocated for equal opportunities for women.

The surname Hibdon has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Hibdon Hill in Worcestershire and Hibdon Green in Cheshire, further reinforcing the geographical connection to the name's origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hibdon

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

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

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