Explore the Family Name Ipsen
The meaning of Ipsen
1. Danish: variant of Ibsen. This surname is also found in northern Germany. 2. German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Ivo (see Iwen). 3. English: metronymic from the Middle English female personal name Ibb, probably a pet form of Isabel, + -son. In some instances, however, the name may be a shortened form of Ibbotson.
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How common is the last name Ipsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ipsen's popularity has seen a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 36,860 to 37,125, marking a slight dip of 0.72%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.25%, growing from 571 to 601. Despite the increase in absolute numbers, the proportion per 100,000 of the population decreased by 4.76%, moving from 0.21 to 0.2, which shows that the overall growth of the population was faster than that of the Ipsen surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,860 | #37,125 | -0.72% |
| Count | 571 | 601 | 5.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ipsen
The ethnicity associated with the surname Ipsen also witnessed noticeable changes during the same decade, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of people who identify as White slightly dropped by 0.59%, from 94.57% to 94.01%. In contrast, those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase of 19.05%, going from 2.1% to 2.5%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races, with a rise of 10.48% and 10.95% respectively. The surname did not register any Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 94.01% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 2.5% | 19.05% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 2.33% | 10.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 1.16% | 10.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |