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

Ibsen, 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 Ibsen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ibsen in America

Ibsen is the 35395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ibsen surname appeared 636 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 Ibsen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ibsen 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 Ibsen

The surname Ibsen is of Norwegian origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word "ib," meaning "yew tree," and the suffix "-sen," meaning "son of." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or was associated with yew trees.

The earliest known record of the name Ibsen dates back to 1396, when it appeared in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of Norwegian historical documents. The name was recorded as "Ibsøn," which was likely an earlier spelling variation.

During the Middle Ages, the Ibsen name was primarily concentrated in the western regions of Norway, particularly in the areas around Bergen and Stavanger. This suggests that the name may have had its roots in these regions, where yew trees were commonly found.

One of the most notable individuals with the surname Ibsen was Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906), the renowned Norwegian playwright and poet. Ibsen is widely regarded as one of the founders of modern drama and is best known for his plays such as "A Doll's House," "Ghosts," and "Hedda Gabler." His works explored themes of societal norms, morality, and the human condition, and had a profound impact on the literary world.

Another notable figure with the Ibsen surname was Sigurd Ibsen (1859-1930), a Norwegian lawyer and politician. He served as the Prime Minister of Norway from 1903 to 1905 and played a crucial role in the peaceful dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden in 1905.

The Ibsen name has also been associated with several place names in Norway. For example, the village of Ibsenbyen in Ringerike was named after Henrik Ibsen, who spent part of his childhood in the area.

Other individuals bearing the Ibsen surname include Tancred Ibsen (1819-1890), a Norwegian engineer and inventor who contributed significantly to the development of Norway's railway system, and Tore Ibsen (1907-1988), a Norwegian author and playwright known for his satirical works.

Throughout its history, the Ibsen surname has maintained its strong ties to Norway and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, particularly in the arts and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ibsen

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

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

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