Explore the Family Name Rippon
The meaning of Rippon
English: habitational name from Ripon in Yorkshire. The placename means ‘amongst the Hrype’, from the Anglian tribe name Hrype, dative plural Hrypum, of obscure etymology.
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How common is the last name Rippon in the United States?
The surname Rippon has seen a slight decline in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Rippon was ranked 44,738 in popularity with a count of 452 individuals carrying this last name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 47,878 and the count reduced marginally to 442, a decrease of approximately 2.21%. The proportion of people named Rippon per 100,000 also saw an 11.76% decline over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,738 | #47,878 | -7.02% |
| Count | 452 | 442 | -2.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rippon
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rippon. The majority of individuals with the last name Rippon identified as White, accounting for 96.68% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 94.12% in 2010. However, some shifts are noteworthy over the decade. Individuals identifying as Black increased from 1.33% to 2.04%, while those who identify with two or more races rose from 1.11% to 1.58%. The census recorded a new appearance for the Hispanic ethnicity within bearers of the Rippon surname, at 2.04% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 94.12% | -2.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Black | 1.33% | 2.04% | 53.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.58% | 42.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |