Explore the Family Name Kipfer
The meaning of Kipfer
1. Swiss German: topographic name for someone living on or near a peak or summit, from Kipf ‘edge, verge, point’. 2. German: from a derivative of the personal name Giebfried, from Old High German geba ‘gift’ + fridu ‘protection, peace’. 3. South German: from the dialect word Kipf or Kipferl ‘croissant, crescent-shaped roll’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a baker or pâtissier. 4. Altered form of Swiss German and South German Küpfer (see Kupfer).
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How common is the last name Kipfer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kipfer has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,387th most popular and had 602 individuals carrying the name, which equates to around 0.22 per every 100,000 people in the United States. By 2010, its rank fell to 38,582nd, with 573 individuals bearing the surname, accounting for roughly 0.19 per every 100,000 people. This represents a decrease in popularity by 9.03% and a count reduction of 4.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,387 | #38,582 | -9.03% |
| Count | 602 | 573 | -4.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kipfer
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kipfer, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In 2000, approximately 97.34% of those with this surname identified as White, slightly decreasing to 97.03% by 2010. However, there was a small increase from 2000 to 2010 in individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, from 0 to 1.05%. The census data also shows that there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, with an exception for one individual who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 97.03% | -0.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1% | 0% | 0% |