Explore the Family Name Clipp
The meaning of Clipp
Americanized form of North German Klipp.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Clipp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Clipp has seen a slight drop in popularity over a decade, moving from rank 51,352 in 2000 to rank 53,667 in 2010—a decrease of approximately 4.51%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 381 in 2000 to 385 in 2010, a modest growth of 1.05%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease of about 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #53,667 | -4.51% |
| Count | 381 | 385 | 1.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clipp
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Clipp identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.11% in 2000 to 95.58% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the number of people identifying as two or more races—from 1.31% in 2000 to 2.34% in 2010, marking an increase of 78.63%. Interestingly, there also appeared to be a small percentage of individuals in 2010 who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. There were no recorded cases of individuals identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 95.58% | -1.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 2.34% | 78.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |