Explore the Family Name Kipps
The meaning of Kipps
English (southeastern): variant of Kipp, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kipps in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kipps has seen a notable decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this last name dropped from 57,544th place in 2000 to 74,608th place in 2010, representing a fall of approximately 29.65%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell by 21.75%, dropping from 331 in 2000 to 259 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of Kipps per 100k people in the population decreased by 25.0% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #74,608 | -29.65% |
| Count | 331 | 259 | -21.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kipps
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kipps also saw significant shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Those identifying as White comprised the majority, though their percentage slightly decreased from 90.63% in 2000 to 89.19% in 2010. The Hispanic representation modestly increased by 9.95%, rising from 2.11% to 2.32%. The most significant change was seen among those identifying as Black, which spiked by 36.88%, from 4.23% to 5.79% across the decade. However, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged or was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.63% | 89.19% | -1.59% |
| Black | 4.23% | 5.79% | 36.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 2.32% | 9.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.02% | 0% | 0% |