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

Squibb, 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 Squibb surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Squibb in America

Squibb is the 27435th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Squibb surname appeared 879 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 Squibb.

We can also compare 2010 data for Squibb 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 Squibb

The surname Squibb is of English origin and is believed to have originated in the county of Somerset during the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Middle English word "squibbe," which referred to a type of small fish or eel. This etymology suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname given to someone who caught or sold these types of fish.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Somerset in 1327, where a William Squibbe is mentioned. This document provides evidence of the name's existence in the region during the medieval period.

In the 16th century, the Squibb surname appeared in the records of the Parish of St. Cuthbert in Wells, Somerset, with the baptism of John Squibbe in 1562. This further solidifies the name's roots in the county.

The Squibb name has also been associated with the village of Squibb in Somerset, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time. Additionally, variations such as Squibb, Squib, and Squibbs have been documented throughout history.

One notable individual with the surname Squibb was Edward Squibb (1819-1900), an American chemist and founder of the pharmaceutical company E.R. Squibb & Sons. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware, and played a significant role in establishing standards for the production of medicines in the United States.

Another prominent figure was Sir John Squibb (1853-1928), a British businessman and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party in the early 20th century. He was born in Falmouth, Cornwall, and made his fortune in the shipping industry.

In the literary world, the name is associated with writer and journalist Constance Squibb (1892-1966), who was born in London and wrote several novels and biographies during her career.

Historically, the Squibb surname has also been found in various parts of England, including Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Dorset. In the 17th century, records show individuals named Squibb residing in these counties.

Lastly, it's worth mentioning William Squibb (1629-1697), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Principal of St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, during the late 17th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Squibb

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

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

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