Explore the Family Name Kipling
The meaning of Kipling
English (northern): habitational name from Kiplin in Bolton on Swale (North Yorkshire). The placename probably derives from an Old English personal name Cippela + the Old English groupname suffix -ingas.
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How common is the last name Kipling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kipling has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 53,420 in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 57,234, a change of -7.14%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 363 in 2000 to 356 in 2010, marking a small reduction of -1.93%. The proportion per 100,000 people in the population declined by -7.69% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #57,234 | -7.14% |
| Count | 363 | 356 | -1.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kipling
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the Kipling surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 90.91% to 88.48%, while the representation of Hispanic ethnicity fell from 3.86% to 2.53%. However, there was a significant increase in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, growing from 3.31% to 5.06%. There was also a new appearance of those identifying with two or more races at 2.53%. No data was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.91% | 88.48% | -2.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.31% | 5.06% | 52.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.53% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.86% | 2.53% | -34.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |