Explore the Family Name Kippen
The meaning of Kippen
1. Scottish (Perthshire): habitational name from a place so named in Stirlingshire. 2. English: variant of Kipping.
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How common is the last name Kippen in the United States?
The surname Kippen, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank was 59,769 which slightly increased to 59,742 by 2010, representing a change of 0.05 percent. The count of individuals with this surname has also experienced an increase from 316 in 2000 to 338 in 2010, reflecting an approximately 7 percent growth rate. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of roughly 8 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #59,742 | 0.05% |
| Count | 316 | 338 | 6.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kippen
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Kippen surname identified as White, showing a slight increase from 92.09 percent in 2000 to 92.31 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 3.16 percent to 2.66 percent during the same period. Individuals who identified with two or more races rose from 3.48 percent to 4.14 percent, marking an approximate 19 percent increase. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.09% | 92.31% | 0.24% |
| Two or More Races | 3.48% | 4.14% | 18.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.16% | 2.66% | -15.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |