Explore the Family Name Lipsett
The meaning of Lipsett
1. Anglicized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Lipsitz, brought to Ireland before the 18th century and common in Donegal. 2. English: habitational name from Lupsett in Wakefield (Yorkshire). The placename may derive from a Middle English byname Lupe + Middle English heved ‘headland, hill top’ (Old English hēafod).
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How common is the last name Lipsett in the United States?
The surname Lipsett had a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name was ranked 42,983 in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 46,314, representing a decline of 7.75%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly, from 474 in 2000 to 460 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.95%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Lipsett per 100,000 also dropped by 11.11%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #46,314 | -7.75% |
| Count | 474 | 460 | -2.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lipsett
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows some shifts within the Lipsett population over the ten-year period. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the White population decreased from 90.72% in 2000 to 89.35% in 2010, while those identifying as Two or More Races increased from 1.48% to 2.61%. There was a slight increase in those reporting Hispanic origin, from 5.91% to 6.09%. For the first time in 2010, a small percentage, 1.09%, identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, there were no individuals who reported as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, whereas in 2000, the Black population accounted for 1.69% of the Lipsett surname bearers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.72% | 89.35% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 5.91% | 6.09% | 3.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 2.61% | 76.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Black | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |