Explore the Family Name Chipps
The meaning of Chipps
English (Buckinghamshire): variant of Chipp, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Chipps in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chipps has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010 while experiencing an increase in absolute numbers. In 2000, it held the rank of 18,822 among all surnames but slipped down to 18,928 by 2010, marking a decrease of 0.56%. However, during the same period, the count of individuals bearing the surname rose from 1,345 to 1,442, a growth of 7.21%. The proportion per 100k people also fell slightly, from 0.5 in 2000 to 0.49 in 2010, a reduction of 2%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,822 | #18,928 | -0.56% |
| Count | 1,345 | 1,442 | 7.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.49 | -2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chipps
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Chipps saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identifying as White decreased from 92.04% to 89.60%, a change of -2.65%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw significant increases of 77.18% and 61.99% respectively, although they still constitute minor portions of the overall distribution. The representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native also fell by 23.00%. There were no identified changes for Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.04% | 89.6% | -2.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.87% | 2.98% | -23% |
| Black | 1.71% | 2.77% | 61.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 2.64% | 77.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |