2000
#128,797
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Yribe
A Spanish surname derived from a place name, most likely of Basque origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Yribe. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yribe surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Yribe in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yribe, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 83.5%. The next largest groups are White (11.6%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yribe
The surname Yribe likely finds its origins in the Basque region of Spain. The Basque Country, known for its unique language and culture, has a rich tapestry of surnames that often derive from geographical features or occupations. Yribe may be an example of a toponymic surname, which is derived from a place name. The name is thought to originate from the Basque word "Iribe," which means "valley" or "meadow," although exact etymological assertions are challenging due to variations in dialects and historical records.
The earliest references to the name could be traced back to medieval periods, though specific dates are elusive. The surname Yribe does not appear predominantly in major historical manuscripts or records such as the Domesday Book due to its regional specificity to the Basque area and possible later development as a surname. Instead, historical appearances of similar Basque surnames, like Iriberri or Iribarren, which mean "new town" and "amongst the valleys" respectively, are more common in older records.
One of the earliest recorded instances of someone with a similar name is Pedro de Iribe, a landowner registered in the late 16th century. His name appears in land documents detailing the ownership and transactions of lands in rural areas of the Basque Country. Another notable individual is Francisco Yribe, a soldier documented in the early 17th century during the Spanish conquests in the Americas, showing the diaspora and spread of Basque names.
In the 18th century, Mariano Yribe was a prominent figure recognized for his contributions to Basque literature and the preservation of Euskara, the Basque language. He was born in 1721 and died in 1797. His works included several poems and essays reflecting the socio-political atmosphere of the Basque region during that period.
In the 19th century, the migration patterns saw individuals with the surname Yribe moving to the Americas, both to Latin America and the United States. Juan Yribe, born in 1843, is noted in records of immigrants who settled in Argentina, contributing to the agricultural development in the Buenos Aires province. His adaptations showcase the movement and integration of Basque culture into broader Hispanic society.
The surname carries into the 20th century with individuals like Maria Yribe, born in 1899, who was a noted social activist. Her works in advocating for women's rights in Spain during the Franco era are well-documented. Her activism laid foundational efforts for subsequent feminist movements in the region.
The surname Yribe, while not exceptionally common, embodies a rich cultural heritage tied to the Basque landscape and identity. Through historical records and notable individuals, it retains a connection to the valleys and meadows of its region of origin, symbolizing the enduring lineage of Basque traditions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yribe
Among Census respondents with the surname Yribe, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 83.5%. The next largest groups are White (11.6%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Yribe bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Yribe surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino83.5% · 101
- White11.6% · 14
- Two or more races4.1% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yribe
Yribe appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#129,047
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
+10 bearers (+8.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 250 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-11 bearers (-8.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,262 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #128,797 | 122 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,047 | 132 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+8.2%) | Down 250 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.3%) | Down 12,262 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Yribe surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #129,047 | #141,309 | -9.5% |
| Count | 132 | 121 | -8.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yribe bearers went from 132 to 121 (-8.3% change). The surname moved down 12,262 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,047 to #141,309.
FAQ
Yribe surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yribe?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Yribe. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Yribe?
Yribe ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Yribe. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Yribe.
Has Yribe become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yribe went from 132 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 11 (-8.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,047 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Yribe?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yribe, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 83.5%. The next largest groups are White (11.6%) and Two or More Races (4.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Yribe in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.5% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yribe appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (83.5%), White (11.6%), Two or More Races (4.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Yribe (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Yribe mean?
A Spanish surname derived from a place name, most likely of Basque origin. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Yribe (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Yribe?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Yribe on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.