Explore the Family Name Ripper
The meaning of Ripper
1. English: nickname from Middle English ripier, riper, a derivative of (h)rip ‘basket’, perhaps for a maker or seller of baskets, or one who used baskets to carry goods for sale. Rypier was used in London in 1384 of those who brought fish from the sea for sale in the city. 2. Scottish: occupational name from Middle English reper(e) ‘reaper, harvester’. 3. German: variant of Ripp.
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How common is the last name Ripper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ripper has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Ripper was ranked as the 26,987th most popular surname, while in 2010, it fell to 30,043rd place. This represents an overall rank change of -11.32%. The total count of individuals with the Ripper surname also decreased from 845 in 2000 to 781 in 2010, marking a -7.57% change. The proportion of people named Ripper per 100,000 dropped by 16.13%, from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,987 | #30,043 | -11.32% |
| Count | 845 | 781 | -7.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.26 | -16.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ripper
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ripper, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those with the Ripper surname identify as White (95.39% in 2010, down from 97.51% in 2000), there are increases in other ethnic identities. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.59% in 2000 to 1.02% in 2010, representing a 72.88% change. The count for those identifying as two or more races increased from 0.59% to 0.90%, a 52.54% change. The Hispanic representation nearly doubled, rising from 1.07% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010, marking a 91.59% change. There were no Rippers who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 95.39% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 2.05% | 91.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 1.02% | 72.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 0.9% | 52.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |