Explore the Family Name Kipe
The meaning of Kipe
Scottish: this form may well have the same origin as Kipp, which according to Black is a habitational name from a small place called Kype in the parish of Avondale in Lanarkshire.
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How common is the last name Kipe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Kipe' ranked 58,999 in popularity in 2000 and moved slightly to rank 59,171 in 2010. This minor shift of -0.29% indicates a relatively stable occurrence of the surname over the decade. The number of individuals bearing this surname increased from 321 to 342 during this period, representing a rise of 6.54%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12, suggesting that the increase was proportional with the population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #59,171 | -0.29% |
| Count | 321 | 342 | 6.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kipe
In terms of ethnic identity, the 'Kipe' surname was predominantly associated with the White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, there was a slight decrease of 2.58% in the White group during this period, dropping from 98.75% to 96.20%. Although the data for most other ethnic groups was suppressed for privacy reasons, it's worth noting that the representation for those identifying with two or more races increased to 2.63% in 2010, up from no representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.75% | 96.2% | -2.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |