Explore the Family Name Tippen
The meaning of Tippen
English (Kent): variant of Tipping.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tippen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tippen has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, Tippen ranked 46,331 and increased to a rank of 47,706 in 2010, indicating a drop in popularity by 2.97%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, did increase slightly from 433 in 2000 to 444 in 2010, a rise of 2.54%. Proportionally, out of every 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0.16 had the surname Tippen in 2000, decreasing to 0.15 in 2010, a drop of 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #47,706 | -2.97% |
| Count | 433 | 444 | 2.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tippen
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tippen, again using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, several shifts are observable between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White decreased from 82.68% to 77.70%, while those identifying as Black increased from 14.32% to 16.67%. The most significant change occurred within the Hispanic community, where the percentage jumped from 1.15% to 3.15%. Those identifying with two or more races saw a small increase from 1.62% to 1.80%. No individuals with the surname Tippen identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.68% | 77.7% | -6.02% |
| Black | 14.32% | 16.67% | 16.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 3.15% | 173.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.8% | 11.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |