Explore the Family Name Atnip
The meaning of Atnip
English: perhaps from Middle English atteknappe (from Old English cnæpp ‘hill’ or ‘summit’), a topographic name for someone who lived at the top of a hill.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Atnip in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Atnip has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Atnip was ranked as the 21,054th most popular name, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 22,663rd spot, showing a change of -7.64%. The total count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 1,163 in 2000 to 1,132 in 2010, marking a -2.67% change. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -11.63%, moving from 0.43 to 0.38 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,054 | #22,663 | -7.64% |
| Count | 1,163 | 1,132 | -2.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.38 | -11.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Atnip
The Decennial U.S. Census data for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Atnip shows minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders and the Black community during both years. The majority of those carrying the Atnip surname identified as White, making up 95.96% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.58% in 2010. The Hispanic segment experienced a 50.00% increase in the same period, moving from 1.12% to 1.68%. Individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races increased by 33.72%, and the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives decreased by -24.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 95.58% | -0.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.68% | 50% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.15% | 33.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.29% | 0.97% | -24.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |