Explore the Family Name Kippes
The meaning of Kippes
German: from a Rhenish pet form of the personal name Gerhard (see Gerhardt).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kippes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kippes has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Kippes name was ranked 44,027, but it dropped to 44,730 by 2010, representing a decline of 1.6%. However, the total number of people bearing this surname slightly increased from 461 in 2000 to 480 in 2010, marking a growth of 4.12%. The proportion per 100k also diminished by around 5.88%, dropping from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #44,730 | -1.6% |
| Count | 461 | 480 | 4.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kippes
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kippes has experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as White and carrying the Kippes surname increased from 90.02% to 92.92%. The portion of individuals with Hispanic ethnicity decreased significantly during this period, from 7.38% to 5.42%. While in 2000 there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity recorded, by 2010, they made up 1.25% of the Kippes population. The count for those of Two or more races in 2000 was 1.30%, but in 2010, the data was suppressed (S). There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.02% | 92.92% | 3.22% |
| Hispanic | 7.38% | 5.42% | -26.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |