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

VanBibber, 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 VanBibber surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanBibber in America

VanBibber is the 23714th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanBibber surname appeared 1,068 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 VanBibber.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanBibber 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 VanBibber

The surname VANBIBBER is of Dutch origin, originating in the Netherlands during the 17th century. The name is derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "bibber" meaning "to tremble or shiver". It is likely that the name was originally a nickname or occupational name given to someone who worked in a cold or drafty environment, causing them to shiver or tremble frequently.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VANBIBBER surname can be found in the records of the Dutch Reformed Church in New York City, where a certain Cornelis Vanbibber was baptized in 1673. This suggests that the name had already made its way to the New World by the late 17th century, likely carried by Dutch settlers.

In the early 18th century, the VANBIBBER name appears in various records in Virginia, indicating that some individuals bearing this surname had settled in the colony. One notable example is Isaac Vanbibber, who was born in Virginia around 1725 and served as a militia captain during the American Revolutionary War.

Another significant figure with the VANBIBBER surname was Abraham Vanbibber, born in Pennsylvania in 1769. He was a pioneer and explorer who helped blaze the Wilderness Road, a crucial route that facilitated the settlement of Kentucky and the Ohio River Valley region.

In the 19th century, the VANBIBBER name continued to be found across various parts of the United States, particularly in the states of Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. One prominent individual was James M. Vanbibber, born in Kentucky in 1821, who served as a Union Army officer during the American Civil War.

Moving into the 20th century, one notable VANBIBBER was Charles William Vanbibber, born in Illinois in 1888. He was a highly decorated military officer who served in both World War I and World War II, earning numerous medals and commendations for his bravery and leadership.

Throughout its history, the VANBIBBER surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Van Bibber, Van Biber, and Vanbiber, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of the regions where its bearers settled. While the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname or occupational designation, it has since become a well-established and respected surname, carried by individuals who have made significant contributions across various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanBibber

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

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

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