Explore the Family Name Lipsky
The meaning of Lipsky
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Lipski. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Arie, Rimma, Shira, Yaacov, Yaakov.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lipsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lipsky saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 17,613th most popular surname and by 2010, it had risen slightly to the 17,537th position, reflecting a change of 0.43%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also increased during this period, from 1,470 in 2000 to 1,605 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 9.18%. However, the proportion of Lipskys per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.54.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,613 | #17,537 | 0.43% |
| Count | 1,470 | 1,605 | 9.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lipsky
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Lipsky surname from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of those identified as Lipsky were white (97.14% in 2000 and 95.02% in 2010), there was a significant increase in the percentage of Lipskys identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.75% in 2000 to 2.80% in 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander also increased from 0.61% to 0.93% during this decade. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races increased slightly from 0.95% to 1.00%. Notably, the data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations was either very low or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 95.02% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 2.8% | 273.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1% | 5.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.93% | 52.46% |
| Black | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |