Explore the Family Name Timpe
The meaning of Timpe
North German: from Middle Low German timpe ‘tip, point’, also for a feature of a garment, hence a nickname for someone who wore a special hood, or a topographic name from a field so called or for someone who lived at the far end of a village. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunter, Kurt, Winfried.
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How common is the last name Timpe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Timpe in the United States has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 30,582nd most common among all surnames, but it slipped to 32,900th place by 2010, representing a decline of 7.58%. The number of people carrying the Timpe surname also decreased from 720 in 2000 to 697 in 2010, marking a drop of 3.19%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.27 individuals named Timpe in 2000, which fell to 0.24 per 100,000 by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,582 | #32,900 | -7.58% |
| Count | 720 | 697 | -3.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Timpe
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Timpe, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some slight shifts between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, comprising over 95% of the total both years, though there was a minor decrease of 0.99% over the decade. The proportion of Timpe's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic saw notable increases; the former rose by 66.67%, from 0.69% to 1.15%, while the latter increased by 68.47%, from 1.11% to 1.87%. The proportion of Timpe's claiming two or more races declined slightly from 1.11% to 1.00%, a change of -9.91%. No individuals with the surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 95.98% | -0.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.87% | 68.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 1.15% | 66.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1% | -9.91% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |