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

Sible, 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 Sible surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sible in America

Sible is the 51176th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sible surname appeared 407 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 Sible.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sible 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 Sible

The surname SIBLE has its origins in England, with records of the name dating back to the late 13th century. It is believed to have derived from an Old English word "sibyl" or "sybil," which referred to a female prophet or soothsayer. The name may have initially been given as a nickname or occupational name to someone who was thought to possess prophetic abilities or worked as a fortune-teller.

Early records of the name can be found in various medieval documents, including the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1279, where a certain Roger Sibille is mentioned. The Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 also list a John Sibile, indicating the spread of the name across different regions of England.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was William Sibile, who was recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1198. Another notable figure was John Sible, a landowner from Warwickshire, who appeared in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1332.

In the 16th century, the name was also found in various parish records, such as the baptism of Johane Sible in St. Mary's Church, Stratford-upon-Avon, in 1558. The marriage of William Sible and Joane Hickman was recorded in the same church in 1593.

As time passed, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Sibill, Sibyle, and Sybill. These variations can be found in various historical documents, such as the Hearth Tax Rolls of the late 17th century.

Notable bearers of the surname SIBLE throughout history include:

1. Sir John Sibile (c. 1280 - 1350), a prominent landowner and knight from Gloucestershire, who served as a member of parliament.

2. Richard Sibile (c. 1420 - 1489), a merchant and alderman in the City of London, who served as Sheriff in 1465.

3. Elizabeth Sible (c. 1550 - 1610), a renowned herbalist and healer from Warwickshire, known for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants.

4. Thomas Sible (c. 1620 - 1692), a Puritan minister and author from Oxfordshire, who published several religious treatises.

5. Sarah Sible (c. 1745 - 1819), a pioneering educator from Buckinghamshire, who established one of the first schools for girls in the region.

While the surname SIBLE is not as common today as it was in its heyday, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of English surnames, reflecting the country's diverse linguistic and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sible

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

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

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