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

Ibbitson, 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 Ibbitson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ibbitson in America

Ibbitson is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ibbitson surname appeared 136 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 Ibbitson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ibbitson 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 Ibbitson

The surname Ibbitson has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "Ibb", meaning a small stream or brook, and "tun", meaning a settlement or enclosure. This suggests that the name was likely derived from a place name referring to a settlement near a small stream or brook.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Ibbitson can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1301, where a person named Willelmus Ibbotson is mentioned. This provides evidence that the name was in use in Yorkshire during the late 13th and early 14th centuries.

In the 16th century, records show the name being spelled in various ways, such as Ibbotson, Ibbitson, and Ibbetson. This variation in spelling was common in earlier times before standardized spellings became more widely adopted.

One notable person with the surname Ibbitson was Sir Henry Ibbitson (1586-1637), an English politician who served as the High Sheriff of Yorkshire in 1625. He was a prominent landowner and a member of the English gentry.

Another individual of historical significance was Benjamin Ibbitson (1647-1713), an English theologian and clergyman who served as the Archdeacon of St. Albans from 1683 until his death in 1713.

In the 18th century, the name Ibbitson appears in the baptismal records of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, Yorkshire, with the baptism of John Ibbitson in 1715. This suggests that the name had a strong connection to the Yorkshire region during this period.

Moving into the 19th century, one notable figure was John Ibbitson (1802-1879), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Hurlingham Club and the British Museum's White Wing.

Another person of note was William Ibbitson (1851-1929), a British businessman and philanthropist who founded the Ibbitson-Corbett Trust, which provided educational opportunities for underprivileged children in the West Riding of Yorkshire.

Throughout history, the surname Ibbitson has maintained a strong presence in the Yorkshire region of England, with many families bearing this name residing in areas such as Beverley, Leeds, and Sheffield. While the name may not be as widely recognized as some others, it has a rich history and connection to the northern counties of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ibbitson

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

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

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