Explore the Family Name Shippey
The meaning of Shippey
English: variant of Shippee.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shippey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shippey's popularity has seen a decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 28,700, but by 2010 it had dropped to 33,379, marking a 16.3% decrease in its ranking. The count of individuals with this name also fell from 781 in 2000 to 684 in 2010, which is a 12.42% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.29 to 0.23, indicating a 20.69% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,700 | #33,379 | -16.3% |
| Count | 781 | 684 | -12.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.23 | -20.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shippey
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there were changes among the Shippey surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. There was a complete disappearance of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals who carried the surname. However, Hispanic representation increased by 61.69%, from 1.54% to 2.49%. There was also a slight increase in the Black demographic by 14.29%, from 3.71% to 4.24%. The White demographic still held the majority despite a slight decline of 2.20%, from 90.14% to 88.16%. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a small decrease of 4.89%, from 3.07% to 2.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.14% | 88.16% | -2.2% |
| Black | 3.71% | 4.24% | 14.29% |
| Two or More Races | 3.07% | 2.92% | -4.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.49% | 61.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 0% | 0% |