Explore the Family Name Shipps
The meaning of Shipps
English: metonymic occupational name for a shipbuilder (see Shipp).
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How common is the last name Shipps in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shipps has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Shipps was ranked as the 35,342nd most popular surname in the United States, with an estimated 603 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, its ranking had dropped to 39,555 and the count of individuals bearing this surname had also reduced to 556. This represented an 11.92 percent drop in rank and a 7.79 percent reduction in the number of people with the surname. The proportion of individuals with the surname Shipps per 100,000 residents also decreased by 13.64 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,342 | #39,555 | -11.92% |
| Count | 603 | 556 | -7.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shipps
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Shipps identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this group by 2.23 percent over the decade. The second most common ethnicity was Black, with a small growth of 3.67 percent from 2000 to 2010. Hispanic representation among those with the surname increased significantly by 98 percent, although it remained a relatively small group overall. Interestingly, in 2010, some individuals identified as having two or more races, increasing by 19.28 percent from 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year, but by 2010, some had started identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, where none had in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.22% | 87.23% | -2.23% |
| Black | 7.63% | 7.91% | 3.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.98% | 19.28% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.98% | 98% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |