Explore the Family Name Tipper
The meaning of Tipper
1. English (mainly West Midlands): occupational name, either from Middle English tipper(e), derived from tippen ‘to furnish with a tip’, denoting someone who made and fitted metal, bone, or horn tips to items such as staffs, arrows, and spears. Alternatively, it may be from Middle English tipper ‘seller of ale; alehouse-keeper’. Compare Tipler and Tapper. This name has been established in Ireland, in County Kildare, since the beginning of the 14th century. 2. German: topographic name derived from the Westphalian field name Tippe.
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How common is the last name Tipper in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Tipper' experienced a decrease in usage between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, this name was ranked 43,058 in popularity; however, by 2010, it had fallen to a rank of 46,314, indicating a decrease of 7.56%. This shift reflects a reduction in the overall count of individuals with 'Tipper' as their surname. The total number dropped from 473 in 2000 to 460 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.75%. Additionally, the proportion of this surname per 100k people declined by 11.11%, moving from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #46,314 | -7.56% |
| Count | 473 | 460 | -2.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tipper
When examining the Ethnicity data from the same Decennial U.S. Census, we can observe certain trends regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Tipper'. In both 2000 and 2010, no Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals were recorded with this surname. However, there was an increase in persons identifying with two or more races from 0% in 2000 to 2.17% in 2010. White individuals constituted the majority of those bearing the 'Tipper' surname, with 89.85% in 2000 and slightly less at 89.13% in 2010. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname decreased from 8.03% in 2000 to 7.17% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.85% | 89.13% | -0.8% |
| Black | 8.03% | 7.17% | -10.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |