Explore the Family Name Lipke
The meaning of Lipke
1. German: habitational name from Lipke, a placename of Slavic origin (see Lipka 1 and 2). 2. North German: from a pet form of the personal name Philipp (see Philip). 3. Germanized form of Sorbian and Polish Lipka. 4. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Lipka 5 and 6.
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How common is the last name Lipke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lipke has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Lipke ranked 19,285th in terms of popular surnames, a position that slightly dipped to 20,541st by 2010, marking a decrease of 6.51%. The total count of individuals with this surname also experienced a marginal drop from 1,300 in 2000 to 1,291 in 2010, a reduction of 0.69%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Lipke per 100,000 dropped by 8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,285 | #20,541 | -6.51% |
| Count | 1,300 | 1,291 | -0.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.44 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lipke
Turning to the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Lipke, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this proportion decreased slightly from 96.69% in 2000 to 95.27% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of Lipkes identifying as having two or more races saw a significant increase of 72.94%, moving from 0.85% to 1.47%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic also rose from 1.08% to 1.70%, an increase of 57.41%. However, there was a small decline in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander from 1.23% to 1.08%. Notably, no individuals with the surname Lipke identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 95.27% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.7% | 57.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.47% | 72.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 1.08% | -12.2% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |