Explore the Family Name Klipp
The meaning of Klipp
North German: 1. topographic name from Middle Low German klif ‘steep hill, river bank’. 2. metonymic occupational name for a shoemaker, from Middle Low German klipp ‘low shoe, clog’.
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How common is the last name Klipp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Klipp saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Klipp was ranked as the 39,499th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 40,204th position. This represents an overall percentage change of -1.78%. Simultaneously, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 524 to 545—an increase of 4.01%. However, when considered as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname Klipp decreased by 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,499 | #40,204 | -1.78% |
| Count | 524 | 545 | 4.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klipp
The ethnic identity associated with Klipp also experienced changes according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Most significantly, there was a notable increase in those identifying as two or more ethnicities, rising by 92.63% from 0.95% in 2000 to 1.83% in 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Klipp identify as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 97.52% in 2000 to 95.6% in 2010. There was a small emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname, increasing to 0.92% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications remained at 0% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 95.6% | -1.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.83% | 92.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |