Explore the Family Name Clipper
The meaning of Clipper
Altered form of German Klipper.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Clipper in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Clipper has decreased over time. In 2000, it ranked 29,873 in popularity, but by 2010 had dropped to 37,993—a decline of more than 27%. The number of people with this surname also fell during this period. In 2000, there were 742 individuals named Clipper; by 2010, this number had decreased to 584, marking a drop of over 21%. As a result, the proportion of Clippers per 100,000 people in the U.S. shrank by nearly 29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,873 | #37,993 | -27.18% |
| Count | 742 | 584 | -21.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.2 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clipper
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Clipper. In 2000, approximately 48.79% identified as White, and this figure slightly declined to 47.60% by 2010. Those identifying as Black made up 42.45% in 2000 and increased slightly to 43.15% in 2010. The Hispanic population among Clippers showed the most significant growth, rising from 3.23% in 2000 to 4.45% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races saw a small decrease from 4.31% to 4.11%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.79% | 47.6% | -2.44% |
| Black | 42.45% | 43.15% | 1.65% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 4.45% | 37.77% |
| Two or More Races | 4.31% | 4.11% | -4.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |