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

Ibberson, 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 Ibberson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ibberson in America

Ibberson is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ibberson surname appeared 180 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 Ibberson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ibberson 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 Ibberson

The surname Ibberson has its roots in England, originating in the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place name. One possible origin is from the Yorkshire village of Ibberston or Eboracester, which means "settlement of Eburac's people" in Old English.

Another theory suggests that the name may have evolved from the Old English word "yffere," which referred to a tall, erect person. This could indicate that the original bearer of the name had a tall, upright stature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ibberson can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Ibberstan." This suggests that the name has been in use for over nine centuries.

In the 14th century, the name was recorded as "Ibryston" in Yorkshire, further indicating its connection to the village of Ibberston. During this period, spelling variations were common, and the name appeared in various forms, including Ibberson, Ibberston, and Ibryston.

One notable individual with the Ibberson surname was John Ibberson, born in 1615 in Yorkshire. He was a prominent Puritan minister and author, known for his religious works and sermons.

In the 17th century, the name Ibberson was also found in Cheshire, where Thomas Ibberson (1648-1718) was a notable landowner and farmer.

Another individual worth mentioning is William Ibberson (1738-1820), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.

Elizabeth Ibberson (1773-1855) was a notable figure in the early textile industry. She was a skilled weaver and helped establish weaving workshops in the Yorkshire region.

In the 19th century, John Ibberson (1817-1892) was a prominent civil engineer who worked on various railway projects in England and Scotland.

Throughout its history, the Ibberson surname has maintained a strong connection to its English roots, particularly in the northern counties of Yorkshire and Cheshire. While the name may have evolved slightly over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period and the Old English language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ibberson

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

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

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