Explore the Family Name Fripp
The meaning of Fripp
English: probably a nickname from Old French frepe ‘rag(s), old clothes’ (compare Old French frepus ‘second-hand clothes dealer’, freper ‘to pick rags’, frip(i)er ‘to tear to rags’ and Middle English fripperer ‘dealer in old clothes’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fripp in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fripp has been growing in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 40,465 in popularity, with a count of 509 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had improved to 36,900, an increase of 8.81%, and the number of individuals with the surname had risen to 605, marking an 18.86% increase. The proportion of people with the surname Fripp per 100,000 also increased by 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #36,900 | 8.81% |
| Count | 509 | 605 | 18.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.21 | 10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fripp
When it comes to the ethnicity associated with the surname Fripp, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, those who identified as Black made up the majority at 73.08%, but this decreased slightly to 72.23% by 2010. The percentage of individuals who identified as White also saw a decrease from 25.15% in 2000 to 23.14% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.57% to 1.82%, while Asian/Pacific Islander representation rose from 0% to 1.32%. The proportions for Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 73.08% | 72.23% | -1.16% |
| White | 25.15% | 23.14% | -7.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.82% | 15.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |