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

Kribbs, 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 Kribbs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kribbs in America

Kribbs is the 76768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kribbs surname appeared 250 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 Kribbs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kribbs 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 Kribbs

The surname Kribbs has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "crib," which referred to a small hut or shelter. This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive term for someone who lived in a modest dwelling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kribbs appears in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, where it is spelled as "Crybbe." This document was a census-like record of landholders and their properties commissioned by King Edward I.

The name Kribbs is also found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where it is written as "Cribbes." These rolls were tax records maintained by the government, providing valuable insight into the distribution and variations of surnames during that time.

In the 15th century, the name Kribbs appeared in the form of "Crybbys" in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence between members of the Paston family in Norfolk. This suggests that the name had spread to different regions of England by that point.

One notable individual with the surname Kribbs was John Kribbs, born in 1621 in Lincolnshire, England. He was a merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local community.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Kribbs (1678-1745), a wealthy landowner from Yorkshire. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and contributed to the establishment of several schools and churches in the area.

In the 18th century, the name Kribbs appeared in various parish records across England, indicating its continued presence in different regions. For example, the baptismal records of St. Mary's Church in Nottinghamshire from 1732 mention a Samuel Kribbs.

The surname Kribbs can also be traced back to the village of Kribbs in Northamptonshire, which may have influenced the spelling and spread of the name in that area.

One notable individual from the 19th century was William Kribbs (1802-1879), a respected lawyer and judge from Lancashire. He was known for his fair and impartial rulings in various legal cases.

Throughout its history, the surname Kribbs has maintained a presence in England, with variations in spelling and regional distribution. While not an exceptionally common name, it has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds and professions, contributing to the rich tapestry of English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kribbs

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

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

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