Explore the Family Name Tipp

The meaning of Tipp

1. English: variant of Tibb (see Tibbs). 2. English: from the Middle English personal name Tipp (Old English Tippa, of uncertain origin). Compare Tipping. 3. North German: from Low German tippe, tibbe ‘wooden pail, small tub’, perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a maker of those.

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How common is the last name Tipp in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Tipp' has increased in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, its rank stood at 64,385 but rose to 60,196 by 2010, marking a 6.51% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 289 in 2000 to 335 in 2010, showing a significant rise of 15.92%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.

20002010Change
Rank#64,385#60,1966.51%
Count28933515.92%
Proportion per 100k0.110.110%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tipp

When examining ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Tipp' identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a notable decrease from 96.89% in 2000 to 93.43% in 2010. During the same period, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, the data shows an emergence of diversity within this surname group. By 2010, some individuals identified as being of two or more races (2.69%) and Hispanic (2.39%).

20002010Change
White96.89%93.43%-3.57%
Two or More Races0%2.69%0%
Hispanic0%2.39%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%