Explore the Family Name Shippen
The meaning of Shippen
English: from Middle English shipen ‘cattle shed’ (Old English scypen). The name may be topographic, for someone who lived by a cattle shed, or habitational, from a place so named, such as Shippen in Barwick (Yorkshire) or Shippon (Berkshire). In some cases the name may also have been used as a nickname for a cowman, who would often have lived in the same building as his animals. History: Born in Methley, Yorkshire, England, in 1639, Edward Shippen emigrated to Boston, MA, in 1668. He joined the Society of Friends and moved his family and business to Philadelphia, PA, c.1694 to avoid religious persecution, eventually becoming mayor of Philadelphia, where his sons and grandsons continued to be prominent.
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How common is the last name Shippen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Shippen" has seen a noticeable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Shippen ranked 51,119 in popularity and rose to 44,576 by 2010, marking a 12.8% change. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 383 to 482 during the same period, a growth rate of 25.85%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Shippen per 100,000 population experienced a 14.29% increase, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #44,576 | 12.8% |
| Count | 383 | 482 | 25.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shippen
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals bearing the surname "Shippen" identify as White, although the percentage slightly decreased from 74.93% in 2000 to 74.48% in 2010. A notable increase was observed within the Hispanic community, which saw a rise from 2.61% in 2000 to 3.73% in 2010, indicating a change of 42.91%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black reduced from 18.54% to 17.22%, a fall of 7.12%. The percentages for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same over the decade with no recorded data. Those claiming two or more races marginally dropped from 3.13% to 3.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.93% | 74.48% | -0.6% |
| Black | 18.54% | 17.22% | -7.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.61% | 3.73% | 42.91% |
| Two or More Races | 3.13% | 3.11% | -0.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |