Explore the Family Name Tippey
The meaning of Tippey
Variant of Tippie, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tippey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tippey has seen a moderate increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 104,819th most common, but by 2010, it had climbed to 101,737th. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased over the decade, from 158 in 2000 to 177 in 2010, marking a 12.03% rise. However, when adjusted for population size, the proportion of people named Tippey per 100,000 remained stable at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,819 | #101,737 | 2.94% |
| Count | 158 | 177 | 12.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tippey
The same Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tippey is overwhelmingly White. In both 2000 and 2010, nearly 99% of those bearing the Tippey surname identified as White. There was a negligible decrease of 0.13% in this proportion over the decade. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among those with the surname Tippey during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.87% | -0.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |