Explore the Family Name Nip
The meaning of Nip
1. Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 聶, see Nie 2. 2. Variant of Nipp.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nip in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nip has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 59,147th most popular surname, while by 2010 it had risen to the 55,962nd position. This indicates a growth rate of approximately 5.38%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 320 in 2000 to 366 in 2010, a change of 14.37%. However, in terms of proportion per 100k people, there was no significant change observed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #55,962 | 5.38% |
| Count | 320 | 366 | 14.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nip
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the Nip surname. A majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this group experienced a slight decrease from 81.88% in 2000 to 80.60% in 2010. The second largest group, those identifying with two or more races, also saw a decline from 8.75% to 7.10%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals with this surname who identified as White and Hispanic saw increases of 42.00% and 74.80% respectively. The Black ethnicity group decreased to 0% in 2010 from 1.88% in 2000. No data was available for the American Indian and Alaskan Native group for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.88% | 80.6% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8.74% | 74.8% |
| Two or More Races | 8.75% | 7.1% | -18.86% |
| White | 2.5% | 3.55% | 42% |
| Black | 1.88% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |