Explore the Family Name Lippitt
The meaning of Lippitt
English: 1. apparently a habitational name from Lipyeate in Somerset or Lypiatt in Gloucestershire, both named from Old English hlīepgeat ‘leap-gate’, a gate which was low enough to be jumped by horses and deer but presented an obstacle to sheep and cattle. 2. nickname from Middle English lipet ‘tiny bit’.
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How common is the last name Lippitt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lippitt has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Lippitt ranked 42,363 in popularity and this dropped to 47,272 by 2010, representing an 11.59% drop. The count also decreased from 482 individuals with the surname in 2000 to 449 in 2010, showing a decline of 6.85%. The proportion of people named Lippitt per 100,000 people declined by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #47,272 | -11.59% |
| Count | 482 | 449 | -6.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lippitt
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides details about the ethnicity associated with the surname Lippitt. There was a minor increase in Asian/Pacific Islander representation from 1.04% in 2000 to 1.11% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races decreased from 2.90% to 2.23%. The percentage of White individuals with the Lippitt surname slightly increased from 86.10% in 2000 to 86.86% in 2010, while the Black population saw a slight rise from 8.51% to 8.69%. There were no identified Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Lippitt surname for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.1% | 86.86% | 0.88% |
| Black | 8.51% | 8.69% | 2.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2.9% | 2.23% | -23.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 1.11% | 6.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |