2000
#126,400
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Jebbia
An Italian surname possibly derived from an occupational name referring to a bowyer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Jebbia. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jebbia 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Jebbia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jebbia, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jebbia
The surname JEBBIA is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. The name is thought to have derived from the Arabic word "jebel," meaning "mountain," which suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived in or near mountainous areas.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the JEBBIA surname can be traced back to the 13th century in a document from the city of Palermo, Sicily. This document mentions a certain Guglielmo JEBBIA, who was a landowner in the area. It is possible that the name was originally spelled with variations like "Gebbia" or "Giebbia" due to the influence of local dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.
During the 14th and 15th centuries, the JEBBIA name appears in several historical records from various towns and villages in Sicily, indicating that the family had spread across the island. One notable mention is that of Francesco JEBBIA, a merchant from the town of Trapani, who was involved in trade with other Mediterranean regions in the late 15th century.
In the 16th century, the JEBBIA family gained prominence in the city of Messina, where several members held positions of importance within the local government and the church. One such individual was Girolamo JEBBIA, born in 1542, who served as a magistrate and played a crucial role in resolving disputes between the city and the Spanish authorities during the turbulent period of Spanish rule in Sicily.
As the centuries passed, the JEBBIA name continued to spread across Italy and beyond. One notable figure was Giuseppe JEBBIA, born in 1784 in Naples, who was a renowned poet and playwright during the Neapolitan Romantic movement. His works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were widely acclaimed and contributed to the cultural renaissance of the time.
Another significant individual bearing the JEBBIA surname was Maria JEBBIA, born in 1845 in Genoa. She was a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in Italy, advocating for equal educational opportunities for women at a time when such ideas were still controversial.
Throughout history, the JEBBIA name has been associated with various professions and achievements, from landowners and merchants to artists, educators, and public servants. While the name may have originated in Sicily, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and even beyond, leaving a lasting legacy in the diverse tapestry of Italian heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jebbia
Among Census respondents with the surname Jebbia, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Jebbia 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 Jebbia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.0% · 92
- Two or more races4.0% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jebbia
Jebbia 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
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-21 bearers (-16.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 29,644 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-4 bearers (-3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 362 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #126,400 | 125 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | -21 bearers (-16.8%) | Down 29,644 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.8%) | Up 362 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 Jebbia 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 | #156,044 | #155,682 | 0.2% |
| Count | 104 | 100 | -3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jebbia bearers went from 104 to 100 (-3.8% change). The surname moved up 362 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #155,682.
FAQ
Jebbia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jebbia?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Jebbia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Jebbia?
Jebbia ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 100 people with the surname Jebbia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Jebbia.
Has Jebbia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jebbia went from 104 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Jebbia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jebbia, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic (3.0%). 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 Jebbia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.0% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jebbia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.0%), Two or More Races (4.0%), Hispanic (3.0%). 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 Jebbia (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 Jebbia mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from an occupational name referring to a bowyer. 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 Jebbia (0.03 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 Jebbia?
If you just want to know how many people are called Jebbia, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.