Explore the Family Name Lippe
The meaning of Lippe
1. German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name from the duchy of Lippe, which became an independent state in the 12th century. 2. German: variant of Lipp 3. 3. German: topographic name for someone living on the banks of the Lippe river in Westphalia. 4. German (of Slavic origin): topographic name for someone who lived among lime trees, from a Germanized form of Slavic lipa ‘lime’. 5. Jewish (Ashkenazic): Germanized form of Lipe.
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How common is the last name Lippe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lippe has seen slight changes in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,735th and slightly dropped to a rank of 25,793 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 0.23 percent. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 6.23 percent, going up from 899 in 2000 to 955 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Lippe surname per 100,000 population declined by 3.03 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,735 | #25,793 | -0.23% |
| Count | 899 | 955 | 6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lippe
The ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Lippe has also experienced subtle shifts from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 5.62 percent, while those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities saw a decrease of 5.77 percent. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, though this demographic saw a slight decrease from 94.33 percent in 2000 to 92.67 percent in 2010. The Hispanic community saw significant growth, with an increase of 64.86 percent. There were no reported Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.33% | 92.67% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 3.66% | 64.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.47% | -5.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.89% | 0.94% | 5.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |