Explore the Family Name Ripps
The meaning of Ripps
1. German: variant of Ripp. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name from German Rips or Polish ryps ‘ribbed silk’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish German Erwin, Hermann.
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How common is the last name Ripps in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ripps saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. While it ranked at 84,631 in the year 2000, it dropped to 86,314 by 2010, marking a 1.99% decline. However, the actual count of individuals with the Ripps surname increased from 206 to 216 during this time period, showing a growth of 4.85%. The proportional representation per 100,000 population fell by 12.5%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #86,314 | -1.99% |
| Count | 206 | 216 | 4.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ripps
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the Ripps surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 98.54% to 95.83%. There were no reported cases of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the proportion of Hispanic individuals bearing the Ripps surname rose from 0% in 2000 to 3.24% in 2010. No change was registered for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.54% | 95.83% | -2.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |