Explore the Family Name Shippy
The meaning of Shippy
English: variant of Shippey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shippy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shippy experienced a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Shippy was ranked 14,932nd in terms of popularity and had a count of 1,818. By 2010, it moved up to the 14,881st position with a count of 1,988, reflecting a growth rate of 9.35%. Interestingly, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained static at 0.67, indicating that while more people carried the name, it did not gain significant traction compared to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,932 | #14,881 | 0.34% |
| Count | 1,818 | 1,988 | 9.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shippy
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some shifts among individuals with the Shippy surname between 2000 and 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname, growing from 0.33% to 0.80%. Additionally, those identifying as two or more races rose from 0.99% to 1.66%. The proportion of White individuals decreased slightly, from 78.44% to 78.12%, while the Black population saw a more substantial drop, from 18.76% to 17.56%. The Hispanic representation increased from 0.99% to 1.56%, but the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives declined from 0.50% to 0.30%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.44% | 78.12% | -0.41% |
| Black | 18.76% | 17.56% | -6.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.66% | 67.68% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.56% | 57.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.8% | 142.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 0.3% | -40% |