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

Kibbe, 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 Kibbe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kibbe in America

Kibbe is the 15571st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kibbe surname appeared 1,878 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Kibbe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kibbe 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 Kibbe

The surname Kibbe is of English origin and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "cybbe," which means "a small dwelling or hut." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a humble abode or a small village.

The earliest known records of the Kibbe surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England conducted in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Cibba," "Kibbea," and "Kibby," indicating the evolution of the surname over time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Kibbe was John Kibbe, who was born in Leicestershire, England, around 1450. He was a landowner and farmer known for his involvement in local affairs. Another notable figure was William Kibbe, born in 1587 in Oxfordshire, who served as a member of the English Parliament during the reign of King Charles I.

During the 17th century, the Kibbe surname gained prominence in the American colonies. Edward Kibbe, born in 1632 in England, immigrated to Massachusetts in 1654 and became one of the earliest settlers in the town of Enfield, Connecticut. His descendants played an active role in the development of the region.

In the 18th century, Richard Kibbe, born in 1720 in Connecticut, was a prominent figure in the American Revolutionary War. He served as a captain in the Continental Army and participated in several major battles, including the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Battle of Long Island.

Another notable bearer of the Kibbe surname was Sarah Kibbe, born in 1782 in Massachusetts. She was an early advocate for women's rights and education, founding one of the first schools for girls in her home state.

The Kibbe surname also has connections to various place names in England, such as Kibblesworth in Northumberland and Kibworth in Leicestershire. These locations may have influenced the development of the surname or been associated with early Kibbe families.

While the Kibbe surname is not among the most common in the English-speaking world, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the medieval period and the early settlement of the American colonies. The name continues to be carried by families across various regions, reflecting its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kibbe

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

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

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