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UK surname

Hibbitt

An English surname derived from a diminutive of the name Hib, itself a form of Hubert.

In the 1881 census there were 268 people recorded with the Hibbitt surname, ranking it #10,542 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 519, ranked #9,736, up from #10,542 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Leeds and Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Rutland, South Kesteven and Ashfield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hibbitt is 590 in 2002. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 93.7%.

1881 census count

268

Ranked #10,542

Modern count

519

2016, ranked #9,736

Peak year

2002

590 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hibbitt had 268 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #10,542 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 519 in 2016, ranked #9,736.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 459 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Hibbitt surname distribution map

The map shows where the Hibbitt surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Hibbitt surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Hibbitt over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 167 #11,936
1861 historical 124 #17,797
1881 historical 268 #10,542
1891 historical 247 #12,880
1901 historical 398 #9,508
1911 historical 459 #8,364
1997 modern 520 #9,043
1998 modern 553 #8,892
1999 modern 551 #8,974
2000 modern 575 #8,648
2001 modern 555 #8,747
2002 modern 590 #8,556
2003 modern 555 #8,783
2004 modern 572 #8,618
2005 modern 549 #8,798
2006 modern 551 #8,799
2007 modern 550 #8,905
2008 modern 557 #8,876
2009 modern 572 #8,901
2010 modern 568 #9,134
2011 modern 562 #9,111
2012 modern 539 #9,328
2013 modern 554 #9,279
2014 modern 539 #9,542
2015 modern 528 #9,633
2016 modern 519 #9,736

Geography

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Where Hibbitts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Leeds, Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory, Oakham, Leigh Field Forest and Sheffield. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Rutland, South Kesteven and Ashfield. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 London parishes London 3
2 Leeds Yorkshire, West Riding
3 Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory Northamptonshire
4 Oakham, Leigh Field Forest Rutland
5 Sheffield Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Rutland 003 Rutland
2 South Kesteven 006 South Kesteven
3 Rutland 002 Rutland
4 Ashfield 012 Ashfield
5 South Kesteven 005 South Kesteven

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hibbitt

These lists show first names that appear often with the Hibbitt surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hibbitt

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hibbitt, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Hibbitt surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Hibbitt household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Hibbitt is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Hibbitt is most concentrated in decile 6 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Hibbitt falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hibbitt is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Hibbitt, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hibbitt

The surname Hibbitt has its roots in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Anglo-Saxon words "hibbe," meaning a bramble or brier bush, and "hytt," which means a dwelling or shelter. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a brier patch or a dwelling surrounded by brambles.

One of the earliest known references to the name Hibbitt appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it is recorded as "Hibbet." This document was a survey of landholders and their holdings in England, providing valuable insights into the distribution of surnames during that period.

In the 14th century, the name was also recorded in various forms, such as "Hybbyt" and "Hybbett," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. One notable example is found in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a certain "John Hybbyt" is mentioned in 1317.

The Hibbitt surname has been associated with several place names in England, such as Hibbet in Derbyshire and Hibbert in Lancashire. These locations may have influenced the spelling and spread of the name across different regions.

Among the notable historical figures bearing the surname Hibbitt is William Hibbitt (1603-1667), an English clergyman and author who served as the Vicar of St. Giles in Reading, Berkshire. Another prominent individual was John Hibbitt (1721-1784), a renowned clockmaker from Coventry, whose timepieces were highly regarded for their craftsmanship.

In the 17th century, the Hibbitt family established themselves in various parts of England. One such example is Thomas Hibbitt (1632-1701), who was born in Cheshire and later settled in Staffordshire, where his descendants continued to reside for generations.

The name Hibbitt has also been found in historical records outside of England. In the 17th century, several individuals with this surname were documented in the British colonies of North America, such as Samuel Hibbitt, who was recorded in Virginia in 1635.

Throughout its history, the Hibbitt surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Hibbett, Hibbit, Hibbetts, and Hibbits, reflecting the influences of regional dialects and scribal errors in record-keeping.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hibbitt families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hibbitt surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Rutland leads with 111 Hibbitts recorded in 1881 and an index of 578.43x.

County Total Index
Rutland 111 578.43x
Lincolnshire 51 12.20x
Kent 19 2.13x
Middlesex 11 0.42x
Bedfordshire 10 7.39x
Leicestershire 8 2.76x
Northamptonshire 8 3.25x
Surrey 8 0.63x
Warwickshire 8 1.21x
Yorkshire 8 0.31x
Gloucestershire 7 1.37x
Lancashire 7 0.23x
Worcestershire 6 1.76x
Nottinghamshire 5 1.42x
Hertfordshire 1 0.56x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Exton in Rutland leads with 43 Hibbitts recorded in 1881 and an index of 7413.79x.

Place Total Index
Exton 43 7413.79x
Oakham Deanshold 18 2093.02x
Oakham Lordshold 16 796.02x
Lewisham 13 27.33x
Cottesmore 9 2432.43x
Birmingham 8 3.64x
Hainton 8 2962.96x
Alford 7 270.27x
Coleby 7 1794.87x
Horfield 7 135.66x
Braunston 6 1714.29x
Clifton 6 458.02x
Stourbridge 6 68.34x
Edith Weston 5 1612.90x
Empingham 5 675.68x
Louth 5 52.19x
North Witham 5 2380.95x
Nottingham St Mary 5 5.49x
Salford 5 5.48x
Southwark St George Martyr 5 9.51x
Thrussington 5 925.93x
Westminster St James 5 18.61x
Carlton Scroop 4 2000.00x
Holwell 4 2105.26x
Morton In Gainsborough 4 487.80x
Nether Hallam 4 11.41x
Northfleet 4 50.89x
Standground 4 338.98x
Cowthorpe 3 2727.27x
Greetham 3 576.92x
Manton 3 1071.43x
Peterborough 3 16.85x
Stamford All Sts 3 128.21x
Burton Lazars 2 909.09x
Castle Bytham 2 338.98x
Chelsea London 2 2.54x
Colsterworth 2 227.27x
Streatham 2 10.31x
Whitstable 2 45.77x
Banstead 1 28.99x
Burley 1 384.62x
Edenham 1 200.00x
Gainsborough 1 10.15x
Hambleton 1 454.55x
Hampstead London 1 2.46x
Heckington 1 62.89x
Kettering 1 10.06x
Ketton 1 100.00x
Kirkdale 1 1.92x
Preston 1 1.21x
Sheffield 1 1.21x
St Luke London 1 2.38x
St Martin In Fields 1 6.39x
St Marylebone London 1 0.72x
Stamford St George 1 53.19x
Stonesby 1 526.32x
Welwyn 1 64.10x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hibbitt surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 22
Sarah 12
Elizabeth 10
Alice 5
Edith 4
Ellen 4
Emily 4
Emma 4
Jane 4
Louisa 4
Ann 3
Eliza 3
Florence 3
Harriet 3
Susan 3
Ada 2
Cornelia 2
Fanny 2
Gertrude 2
Matilda 2
Anne 1
Annie 1
Barbara 1
Charlotte 1
Eliz. 1
Elizth. 1
Esther 1
Ethel 1
Frances 1
Georgena 1
Hannah 1
Harriett 1
Henrietta 1
Hester 1
Julia 1
Lousia 1
Lucey 1
M. 1
Mahala 1
Margaret 1
Maria 1
Maud 1
Pheobe 1
Rebecca 1
Rosa 1
Rose 1
Rosina 1
Selina 1
Sophia 1
Susanah 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hibbitt surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
William 19
John 15
Charles 9
Henry 9
Amos 7
Frederick 6
George 6
Edward 5
Robert 5
Thomas 5
Alfred 4
Harry 4
Luke 4
Albert 3
Arthur 3
Frank 3
Josiah 3
Chas. 2
Ernest 2
Fredk. 2
Herbert 2
Joseph 2
Matthew 2
A. 1
Austin 1
Benjamin 1
Brewster 1
C.C. 1
Ed.J. 1
F. 1
Fredrick 1
H. 1
Harold 1
James 1
Leland 1
Mark 1
Michael 1
Samuel 1
Sylvester 1

FAQ

Hibbitt surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hibbitt surname in 1881?

In 1881, 268 people were recorded with the Hibbitt surname. That placed it at #10,542 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hibbitt surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 519 in 2016. That gives Hibbitt a modern rank of #9,736.

What does the Hibbitt surname mean?

An English surname derived from a diminutive of the name Hib, itself a form of Hubert.

What does the Hibbitt map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hibbitt bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.