Explore the Family Name Shipe
The meaning of Shipe
Probably an Americanized form of German Scheib.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shipe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shipe declined slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Shipe was the 11,121st most popular surname in the United States, represented by an estimated 2,618 individuals. By 2010, it fell to the 12,115th spot with approximately 2,573 bearers, marking a decrease of about 1.72%. The proportion of individuals named Shipe per 100k also saw a decline of 10.31% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,121 | #12,115 | -8.94% |
| Count | 2,618 | 2,573 | -1.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.97 | 0.87 | -10.31% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shipe
Analyzing the ethnic identity of those with the surname Shipe, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, increasing slightly from 93.54% in 2000 to 94.05% in 2010. During this period, there was a notable increase of 59.26% in individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, although they still represent a small proportion of individuals with the surname Shipe. Meanwhile, the number of people identifying as Hispanic rose by 21.21%. On the other hand, there were decreases in the counts of those identifying as Black or as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.54% | 94.05% | 0.55% |
| Black | 3.09% | 2.37% | -23.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.2% | 21.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.13% | -15.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.82% | 7.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.27% | 0.43% | 59.26% |