Explore the Family Name Nipp
The meaning of Nipp
1. German: probably a nickname for an alert, sharp person, from Middle Low German nip ‘of keen eyesight and hearing’ (in Altmark dialect now meaning ‘well mannered, smooth, cute’). 2. Chinese: variant of Nip.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nipp in the United States?
The surname Nipp, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen slight shifts in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 27,176 in terms of popularity among surnames in the United States, slightly increasing to a rank of 27,646 by 2010. This signifies a minor decline in popularity of 1.73%. However, the actual count of people holding the surname increased from 837 to 870 during this time period, up 3.94%. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased from 0.31 to 0.29, a drop of 6.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,176 | #27,646 | -1.73% |
| Count | 837 | 870 | 3.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nipp
In terms of ethnicity, the Nipp surname has also seen shifts, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 34.93% from 2000 to 2010, while those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 20.21%. The largest ethnic group, White, remained relatively stable with a slight increase of 0.30%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 44.35% over the decade. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.73% | 90% | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.87% | 3.45% | 20.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.39% | 3.45% | 44.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.35% | 2.18% | -34.93% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |