Explore the Family Name Shiplett
The meaning of Shiplett
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shiplett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shiplett experienced a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 48,109th place in 2000 to 48,800th place in 2010, marking a 1.44% decrease. Despite this drop in popularity, the count of individuals carrying the surname increased by 4.6% during the same period, moving from 413 in 2000 to 432 in 2010. The proportion of the U.S. population with this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #48,800 | -1.44% |
| Count | 413 | 432 | 4.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shiplett
In terms of ethnicity as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Shiplett identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 94.92% in 2000 to 93.75% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races saw increases during this period. The Hispanic representation rose by 50.89% to 2.55%, while the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races went up by 31.44% to 2.55%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 93.75% | -1.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 2.55% | 31.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.55% | 50.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |