Explore the Family Name Sippy
The meaning of Sippy
Indian: from a shortened form of Sindhi Sipahimalani ‘descendant of Sipahimall’, presumably the personal name of an ancestor, derived from Persian sipāhī ‘soldier’ + məll (Sanskrit malla ‘wrestler’). Some characteristic forenames: Indian Anil, Arvind, Dilip, Vishal.
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How common is the last name Sippy in the United States?
The surname Sippy, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,317th most popular surname and by 2010, it had slipped to 71,678th position, marking a change of -6.48%. Similarly, the count of people bearing this surname also dropped by -0.73% from 274 to 272 over the same period. The proportion per 100k also fell by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #71,678 | -6.48% |
| Count | 274 | 272 | -0.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sippy
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those with the surname Sippy between 2000 and 2010. While White remained the most common ethnicity throughout this period, its share decreased by -11.25%, from 82.85% to 73.53%. Conversely, there was a significant increase in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders, rising by 64.26% to reach 16.18% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races also increased, climbing by 34.25% to 2.94%. The Hispanic representation also saw a rise of 25.8%. However, there were no Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Natives recorded with this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.85% | 73.53% | -11.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.85% | 16.18% | 64.26% |
| Hispanic | 4.38% | 5.51% | 25.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 2.94% | 34.25% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |