Explore the Family Name Sippel
The meaning of Sippel
1. German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with sigi ‘victory’ + bald ‘brave’. 2. South German (Württemberg): variant of Süpple (see Supple).
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How common is the last name Sippel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sippel saw a slight decline in rank from 13,658 in 2000 to 14,294 in 2010, a change of -4.66%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.85% during this same period, rising from 2,037 in 2000 to 2,095 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people fell by -6.58%, indicating that while the count of people with the surname Sippel grew, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,658 | #14,294 | -4.66% |
| Count | 2,037 | 2,095 | 2.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.71 | -6.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sippel
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Sippel also shifted between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and Hispanic saw increases of 72.73%, 85.94%, and 79.57% respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly by -1.45%. The percentages of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy reasons in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 95.89% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.67% | 79.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.64% | 1.19% | 85.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.76% | 72.73% |
| Black | 0.34% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0% | 0% |