Explore the Family Name Kip
The meaning of Kip
1. Dutch and North German: variant of Kipp 1. 2. Dutch: metonymic occupational name for a basketmaker, from Middle Dutch kiepe ‘basket’. 3. Dutch: metonymic occupational name for a poultry farmer, from kip ‘chicken’. 4. Dutch: from Middle Dutch kip(pe) ‘bundle (e.g. of hides or flax)’, hence probably applied as a metonymic occupational name for a fur trader, for example. History: This surname is recorded in Beverwyck in New Netherland (now Albany, NY) in the mid 17th century.
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How common is the last name Kip in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Kip' saw a modest decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, dropping by 3.32 percent from 79,958 to 82,613. However, the actual count of individuals with the 'Kip' surname marginally increased by 3.17 percent during this period, from 221 to 228. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #82,613 | -3.32% |
| Count | 221 | 228 | 3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kip
The Decennial U.S. Census data delineates the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Kip'. In 2000, approximately 90.95 percent identified as White, but this decreased to 86.84 percent by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose slightly from 5.88 percent to 6.14 percent during the same period. Interestingly, there was no record of the surname among those identifying as Black or Hispanic in 2000, but by 2010, 3.51 percent of those with the 'Kip' surname identified themselves as Black. There was no change in the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.95% | 86.84% | -4.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.88% | 6.14% | 4.42% |
| Black | 0% | 3.51% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |