Explore the Family Name Lipsitz
The meaning of Lipsitz
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Lipschutz. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Mort, Oded.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lipsitz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lipsitz has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lipsitz was ranked as the 46,000th most popular name and had 437 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 54,178, with the number of individuals carrying the Lipsitz name decreasing to 381, marking a 12.81% decrease. This resulted in a reduction of the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.16 to 0.13, signifying an overall drop in popularity by 18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #54,178 | -17.78% |
| Count | 437 | 381 | -12.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lipsitz
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the Lipsitz surname identify as White, accounting for 96.34% in 2000 and slightly declining to 95.80% in 2010. There was a small percentage increase among individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.60% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010, which represents a change of 47.50%. No individuals with the Lipsitz surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 95.8% | -0.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.36% | 47.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |