Explore the Family Name Lipps
The meaning of Lipps
North German: from a shortened form of the personal name Philipps, from Latin Philippus (see Philip).
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How common is the last name Lipps in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lipps has seen marginal changes over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 10,622 in popularity and by 2010, it had slightly slipped to 10,751. Regardless of this small decline in rank, the overall count of people bearing the surname Lipps grew from 2,769 in 2000 to 2,968 in 2010, marking an increase of approximately 7.19%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Lipps per 100,000 people also saw a minor dip from 1.03 to 1.01 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,622 | #10,751 | -1.21% |
| Count | 2,769 | 2,968 | 7.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.03 | 1.01 | -1.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lipps
The Decennial U.S. Census data also gives insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lipps. In 2000, 94.51% of individuals with the surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 93.36% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic showed an increase from 1.81% in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races also saw increases, from 0.47% to 0.57% and 0.90% to 1.48% respectively. A slight decrease was noted among those identifying as Black, from 1.81% to 1.72%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant decrease from 0.51% in 2000 to 0.27% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 93.36% | -1.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 2.59% | 43.09% |
| Black | 1.81% | 1.72% | -4.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.48% | 64.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.57% | 21.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0.27% | -47.06% |