Explore the Family Name Ripplinger
The meaning of Ripplinger
German: 1. habitational name for someone from Ripp(o)lingen in the Rhineland. 2. derivative of Riepling, a patronymic from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Riepl, formed with rīc ‘power(ful)’ + -ing.
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How common is the last name Ripplinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ripplinger has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ripplinger was ranked 26,332nd most common surname, but by 2010 it had improved marginally to 26,261st place, representing a 0.27% change. The count of individuals with this surname also went up from 872 in 2000 to 930 in 2010, a growth rate of 6.65%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,332 | #26,261 | 0.27% |
| Count | 872 | 930 | 6.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ripplinger
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Ripplinger, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of bearers identified as White, although there was a minor decrease from 98.05% to 97.31% over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased from 0.92% to 0.75%. Intriguingly, 2010 saw the emergence of a small Hispanic representation at 0.86%, where there previously was none recorded in 2000. There were no reports of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 97.31% | -0.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 0.75% | -18.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |