Explore the Family Name Flippin
The meaning of Flippin
Altered form of Flippen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flippin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Flippin' has seen a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 12,430 but its rank dropped to 16,781 in 2010, indicating a decline of 35%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 2,290 in 2000 to 1,702 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 26%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Flippin per 100,000 decreased by nearly 32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,430 | #16,781 | -35% |
| Count | 2,290 | 1,702 | -25.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.58 | -31.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flippin
When considering ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some changes among individuals with the surname 'Flippin'. In 2010, a vast majority, about 78.79%, identified as White, while 17.27% identified as Black. Both of these figures indicate slight decreases when compared to the year 2000. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.14% to 1.35%. The percentage of individuals reporting two or more races slightly declined from 1.92% to 1.88%. In 2000, 0.31% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 0.52% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, these categories were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.22% | 78.79% | -1.78% |
| Black | 15.9% | 17.27% | 8.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 1.88% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.35% | 18.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0% | 0% |