Explore the Family Name Chipman
The meaning of Chipman
English: from Middle English chipman (Old English cȳp(e)mann), a side form of chapman, chepman ‘merchant, trader’; see Chapman, with which this name was interchangeable.
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How common is the last name Chipman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chipman has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 6588th most popular, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 6866th position, marking a decrease of 4.22 percent. However, the actual count of individuals with the Chipman name increased by 3.27 percent during the same period, going up from 4744 to 4899. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also experienced a slight decline of 5.68 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,588 | #6,866 | -4.22% |
| Count | 4,744 | 4,899 | 3.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.76 | 1.66 | -5.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chipman
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The predominance of White individuals bearing the Chipman surname slightly decreased by 0.88 percent, going from 94.58 percent to 93.75 percent. The percentage of Black individuals remained relatively stable with a minor reduction of 0.41 percent. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native both saw decreases of 17.54 percent and 20 percent respectively. On the other hand, the counts for Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races saw increases of 43.51 percent and 52.44 percent respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.58% | 93.75% | -0.88% |
| Black | 2.42% | 2.41% | -0.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.88% | 43.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.25% | 52.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.47% | -17.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0.24% | -20% |
Chipman ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Chipman is British & Irish, which comprises 53.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (24.4%) and Scandinavian (7.1%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, and Levantine.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 53.6% |
| French & German | 24.4% |
| Scandinavian | 7.1% |
| Other | 14.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Chipman
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Chipman have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 87.40% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 87.40% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 87.40% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 87.40% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 87.40% |
What Chipman haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Chipman is I-L1198, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup I-L1198 is descended from haplogroup I-M170. Other common haplogroups include I-Z180 and R-P312, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Pogue, Leatherman, Worsham, Sperry, Pollock, Bostwick, Polk, Church, Vitale, Perryman.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Chipman surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins I-M170Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Chipman have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Chipman" Surname 34.1%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Chipman" Surname 26.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Chipman" Surname 17.0%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Chipman" Surname 20.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Chipman?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Chipman are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition