Explore the Family Name Rippey
The meaning of Rippey
English, Irish, or Scottish: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rippey in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rippey has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 20,599th in 2000, it fell to 22,235th in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 7.94%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased by nearly 2.93% during this period, dropping from 1,195 in 2000 to 1,160 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the Rippey surname per 100,000 people declined by 11.36%, indicating its decreasing prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,599 | #22,235 | -7.94% |
| Count | 1,195 | 1,160 | -2.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.39 | -11.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rippey
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic identity associated with the Rippey surname is White, increasing slightly from 90.63% in 2000 to 91.29% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise of 40.88%, while the proportion identifying as Black decreased by 7.45%. The group identifying with two or more races experienced a sharp drop of 53.26%. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, indicating no individuals of these ethnic identities bearing the Rippey surname were recorded in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.63% | 91.29% | 0.73% |
| Black | 5.77% | 5.34% | -7.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.24% | 40.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 0.86% | -53.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |