Explore the Family Name Rippetoe
The meaning of Rippetoe
Altered form of a French surname, possibly Ribaudeau: from a pet form of the personal name Ribaud, from the ancient Germanic name Ricbald, composed of the elements ric ‘rule’ and bald ‘bold’. The name may have been brought to North America via England. Compare Rippeto. History: This surname was brought to VA in early 18th century by William Rippetoe and/or his son John, supposedly from France. Its early recorded forms are Rip(p)ito and Rippeto.
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How common is the last name Rippetoe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rippetoe saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,815th most common name in the U.S., but by 2010, it had dropped to 31,360th. The total count of people with the Rippetoe surname also slightly declined during this period from 744 to 739, accounting for a 0.67% decrease. Correspondingly, the proportion of people named Rippetoe per 100,000 individuals in the U.S. population fell by 10.71%, from 0.28 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,815 | #31,360 | -5.18% |
| Count | 744 | 739 | -0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rippetoe
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Rippetoe identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.34% in this group over the decade. There were significant changes among some smaller groups. For instance, the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased substantially from 0.81% to 2.17%, a 167.90% change. Similarly, the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native nearly doubled, rising from 1.08% to 2.03%. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased by 33.06%, and no individuals identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, whereas there were small percentages in these categories in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.95% | 92.69% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 2.17% | 167.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.08% | 2.03% | 87.96% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 1.62% | -33.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |