Explore the Family Name Killip
The meaning of Killip
Manx: shortened form of Gaelic Mac Fhilib ‘son of Philip’; see McKillop.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Killip in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Killip witnessed a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Killip ranked as the 72,237th most common surname, while in 2010 it fell to the 76,029th position, marking a decline of approximately 5.25%. Interestingly, the census data revealed that the count of people with the surname Killip increased minimally from 251 in 2000 to 253 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 0.8%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained at a steady 0.09 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #76,029 | -5.25% |
| Count | 251 | 253 | 0.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Killip
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Killip. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by approximately 30% from 2000 to 2010, while those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, going from 1.99% to 4.35%. There was a small decrease in the White population, falling from 87.25% in 2000 to 83.40% in 2010. The introduction of a new category in 2010, 'Two or more races', accounted for 1.98% of the Killip surname holders. However, there was no change in the Black population, remaining at 0% for both years. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group experienced a slight fall of around 10.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.25% | 83.4% | -4.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.18% | 6.72% | 29.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 4.35% | 118.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.98% | 3.56% | -10.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |