Explore the Family Name Dip

The meaning of Dip

Indian and Bangladeshi: variant of Deep.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Dip in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Dip" has experienced a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,725th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 59,901st spot, reflecting an increase of 11.55%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 272 to 337 during this period, denoting a growth rate of 23.9%. The proportion of people with the surname "Dip" per 100,000 population also rose by 10% over the decade.

20002010Change
Rank#67,725#59,90111.55%
Count27233723.9%
Proportion per 100k0.10.1110%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dip

As for its ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those carrying the "Dip" surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group saw a growth from 61.03% to 66.47% between 2000 and 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White or Hispanic declined by 21.60% and 5.35% respectively. The percentage of people identifying as Black also slightly dropped from 1.84% to 1.78%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander61.03%66.47%8.91%
Hispanic21.32%20.18%-5.35%
White12.87%10.09%-21.6%
Black1.84%1.78%-3.26%
Two or More Races2.94%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%