Explore the Family Name Hippen
The meaning of Hippen
East Frisian: patronymic from Hipp 3. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Johann.
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How common is the last name Hippen in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hippen has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hippen was ranked 44,350th in popularity and by 2010 it moved up to the 43,969th position, indicating a change of 0.86%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 457 in 2000 to 490 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 7.22%. However, the proportion of people named Hippen per 100,000 remained constant at 0.17 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #43,969 | 0.86% |
| Count | 457 | 490 | 7.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hippen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Hippen identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though the percentage dropped slightly from 94.75% to 92.45%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a marginal increase, from 2.41% to 2.45%. Those reporting two or more ethnic identities rose significantly from 2.19% to 3.27%, an impressive change of 49.32%. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw some representation in 2010 after none in 2000, while the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories reported no representation in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.75% | 92.45% | -2.43% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 3.27% | 49.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.41% | 2.45% | 1.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |