Explore the Family Name Dripps
The meaning of Dripps
Scottish (Renfrewshire): habitational name from a place in Lanarkshire called Dripps, recorded as Dripis in the 17th century.
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How common is the last name Dripps in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dripps saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 46,426, but by 2010, its ranking had dropped to 54,990. This represents a change of -18.45 in rank. The overall count of individuals with the Dripps surname also fell from 432 in 2000 to 374 in 2010, marking a decline of -13.43. Similarly, the proportion of people named Dripps per 100k decreased by -18.75 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #54,990 | -18.45% |
| Count | 432 | 374 | -13.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dripps
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dripps, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, around 97.69% of those with the surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 97.06% by 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also saw a minor decrease of -3.60, moving from 1.39% in 2000 to just 1.34% a decade later. No individuals with the Dripps surname identified as belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 97.06% | -0.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 1.34% | -3.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |