UK surname
An English surname derived from a diminutive of the medieval given name Gilbert.
In the 1881 census there were 46 people recorded with the Jibson surname, ranking it #27,188 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 76, ranked #33,304, down from #27,188 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Hull Holy Trinity, Eastrington (Bellasize, Gilberdike, Newport Wallington, Portingten and Cavil, Eastrington) , Wressel and Woolwich. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jibson is 158 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 65.2%.
1881 census count
46
Ranked #27,188
Modern count
76
2016, ranked #33,304
Peak year
1891
158 bearers
Map years
1
1891 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Jibson surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Jibson surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 39 | #26,319 |
| 1861 | historical | 73 | #24,492 |
| 1881 | historical | 46 | #27,188 |
| 1891 | historical | 158 | #17,705 |
| 1901 | historical | 70 | #26,383 |
| 1911 | historical | 85 | #24,322 |
| 1997 | modern | 87 | #28,749 |
| 1998 | modern | 92 | #28,680 |
| 1999 | modern | 87 | #29,398 |
| 2000 | modern | 95 | #28,441 |
| 2001 | modern | 90 | #28,793 |
| 2002 | modern | 92 | #29,040 |
| 2003 | modern | 87 | #29,615 |
| 2004 | modern | 78 | #30,919 |
| 2005 | modern | 75 | #31,400 |
| 2006 | modern | 76 | #31,633 |
| 2007 | modern | 78 | #31,748 |
| 2008 | modern | 78 | #32,081 |
| 2009 | modern | 77 | #32,553 |
| 2010 | modern | 80 | #32,670 |
| 2011 | modern | 80 | #32,652 |
| 2012 | modern | 85 | #32,395 |
| 2013 | modern | 83 | #32,813 |
| 2014 | modern | 85 | #32,743 |
| 2015 | modern | 79 | #33,127 |
| 2016 | modern | 76 | #33,304 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Hull Holy Trinity, Eastrington (Bellasize, Gilberdike, Newport Wallington, Portingten and Cavil, Eastrington) , Wressel, Woolwich, Jarrow and Hessle. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hull Holy Trinity | Yorkshire, East Riding |
| 2 | Eastrington (Bellasize, Gilberdike, Newport Wallington, Portingten and Cavil, Eastrington) , Wressel | Yorkshire, East Riding |
| 3 | Woolwich | London (South Districts) |
| 4 | Jarrow | Durham |
| 5 | Hessle | Yorkshire, East Riding |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Jibson surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Jibson, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Jibson surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Jibson household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Jibson is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jibson is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Jibson, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname JIBSON is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place called Gibston or Gibstone in Yorkshire. The name likely evolved from an Old English word meaning "Gibba's tun" or "Gibba's town."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the JIBSON surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which lists a Robert de Gebestone. This suggests that the name was already well-established by the 13th century. The Domesday Book of 1086 does not contain any mentions of the name, indicating that it likely emerged after the Norman Conquest.
During the 16th century, the JIBSON surname appeared in various records across England. In 1524, a Thomas Jibson was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex. And in 1598, the marriage of John Jibson to Margaret Hawkins was recorded in the parish registers of Exton, Hampshire.
One notable bearer of the JIBSON name was Sir Thomas Jibson (1604-1677), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Taunton during the English Civil War. He was a supporter of the Parliamentary cause and fought against King Charles I.
Another individual with the JIBSON surname was William Jibson (1675-1743), an English clergyman and author who published several works on religious subjects, including a translation of the Bible into English from the original Greek and Hebrew texts.
In the 19th century, the JIBSON surname could be found in various parts of England and Wales. For example, the 1841 census recorded a family of JIBSONs living in the village of Littlehampton, Sussex, while the 1861 census listed a JIBSON family in the town of Neath, Glamorgan, Wales.
One of the most notable bearers of the JIBSON name in more recent history was Sir Henry Jibson (1873-1948), a British businessman and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1926-1927. He was also a Member of Parliament for the City of London from 1918 to 1945.
While the JIBSON surname is not particularly common today, it has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval England and the Yorkshire region. The name has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including politicians, clergymen, and authors, over the course of several centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Jibson surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 35 Jibsons recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.87x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 35 | 7.87x |
| Kent | 5 | 3.27x |
| Middlesex | 4 | 0.89x |
| Cornwall | 1 | 1.97x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.19x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Holme On Spalding Moor in Yorkshire leads with 6 Jibsons recorded in 1881 and an index of 2068.97x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Holme On Spalding Moor | 6 | 2068.97x |
| Sculcoates | 6 | 85.11x |
| York St Mary | 6 | 326.09x |
| Holy Trinity | 5 | 46.73x |
| Hutton Cranswick | 5 | 2631.58x |
| Woolwich | 5 | 88.34x |
| Islington London | 4 | 9.20x |
| Foggathorpe | 3 | 15000.00x |
| Eastrington | 2 | 3333.33x |
| Gilberdike Bishopsoil | 1 | 1666.67x |
| Madron Penzance | 1 | 54.05x |
| Pocklington | 1 | 238.10x |
| Reddish | 1 | 136.99x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Jibson surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Jibson surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Jibson households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 8 |
| Ag Lab | 2 |
| Farmer | 2 |
| Appr Warehouse | 1 |
| Coal Merchants Clerk | 1 |
| Confectioner | 1 |
| Farmer Of 30 Acres | 1 |
| Farmer Of 6 Acres Of Land | 1 |
| Farmer Of 80 Acres Employing 1 Man | 1 |
| Farmers Daug | 1 |
| Farmers Son | 1 |
| Farmers Widow Farming 160 Acres Employing 2 Men & 2 Boys | 1 |
| Gardener (ND) | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| Joiner | 1 |
| Mate | 1 |
| Oil Miller | 1 |
| Porter N E Rly | 1 |
| Railway Guard | 1 |
| Servant | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 46 people were recorded with the Jibson surname. That placed it at #27,188 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 76 in 2016. That gives Jibson a modern rank of #33,304.
An English surname derived from a diminutive of the medieval given name Gilbert.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Jibson bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.