Explore the Family Name Alipio
The meaning of Alipio
Portuguese and Spanish (Alípio): from the personal name Alípio, from Latin Alypius, which is of Greek origin, from alypos ‘free of pain and grief’. This was the name of an early Christian saint (354–430), a friend of St. Augustine, who in 394 was appointed bishop of Tagaste in North Africa. This surname is rare in Portugal and Spain; it is found mainly in the Philippines.
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How common is the last name Alipio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Alipio has seen a rise in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 43,798th in popularity and had 464 instances recorded. By 2010, however, the rank of this surname rose to 39,117th, an increase of 10.69%, and the count also increased by 21.34% to 563 instances. As such, the proportion of individuals with the Alipio surname per 100,000 people increased from 0.17 to 0.19, marking an 11.76% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,798 | #39,117 | 10.69% |
| Count | 464 | 563 | 21.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.19 | 11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alipio
The ethnic identity associated with the Alipio surname has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identifying with this surname is of Asian or Pacific Islander ethnicity, even though its percentage decreased from 68.75% to 61.63%. The second largest group identified as Hispanic, which saw a small increase from 17.67% to 19.18%. The count for those of White ethnicity decreased slightly from 7.97% to 6.93%. Notably, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, going from 5.17% in 2000 to 10.83% in 2010. The counts for Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 68.75% | 61.63% | -10.36% |
| Hispanic | 17.67% | 19.18% | 8.55% |
| Two or More Races | 5.17% | 10.83% | 109.48% |
| White | 7.97% | 6.93% | -13.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |