Explore the Family Name Ripberger
The meaning of Ripberger
German: variant of Ripperger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ripberger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ripberger's popularity saw a slight decrease in rank from 44,738 in 2000 to 45,105 in 2010, a change of -0.82%. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 5.09% during the same period, growing from 452 to 475. The proportion per 100,000 dropped slightly by 5.88%, moving from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,738 | #45,105 | -0.82% |
| Count | 452 | 475 | 5.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ripberger
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals bearing the Ripberger name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, despite a slight dip from 98.89% to 97.68%. None identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. The Hispanic population, however, showed a change, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.89% | 97.68% | -1.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| 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% |