Explore the Family Name Klipper
The meaning of Klipper
1. North German: variant of Klippert. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Klippe ‘cliff’, ‘rock’ + the agent suffix -er. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Shmuel, Uri. German Erwin, Ilse.
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How common is the last name Klipper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Klipper experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Klipper was ranked 88,461st in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 111,426th, representing a 25.96% decrease. The count of people with the Klipper surname also decreased during this period, from 195 individuals in 2000 to 158 in 2010, marking an 18.97% decrease. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also fell by 28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,461 | #111,426 | -25.96% |
| Count | 195 | 158 | -18.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klipper
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Klipper, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 93.85% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 91.77% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.08% in 2000 to 5.06% in 2010, which is a 64.29% change. However, no individuals with the Klipper surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 91.77% | -2.22% |
| Hispanic | 3.08% | 5.06% | 64.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |