Explore the Family Name Tipping
The meaning of Tipping
English (Lancashire and West Midlands): 1. from a Middle English and Old English personal name Tipping, a pet form of Old English Tippa, for which there is evidence in placenames such as Tiptree, but which is of uncertain origin. See Tipp. 2. from the Middle English personal name Tipun or Tipin, diminutives of the personal name Tipp or Tibb (see Tibbs). The name was probably later absorbed by Tipping, Tippin, and Tippen. 3. sometimes apparently a variant of Topping, or perhaps the names were confused.
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How common is the last name Tipping in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tipping has seen a significant decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 30,412 in popularity with 725 individuals carrying it. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 40,800, a decrease of 34.16 percent, and the count of individuals named Tipping decreased by 26.21 percent to 535. The proportion of people per 100,000 with this surname also saw a sharp decline of 33.33 percent, going from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,412 | #40,800 | -34.16% |
| Count | 725 | 535 | -26.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.18 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tipping
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows subtle shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tipping. In 2000, the majority of those with the surname identified as White (96.14 percent), with minor percentages identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic. By 2010, there was a slight decrease in the percentage identifying as White, down to 94.77 percent. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander showed the most notable increase, rising by 125.30 percent to 1.87 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also increased slightly, while the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a small drop. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 94.77% | -1.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 1.87% | 125.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.87% | 23.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.31% | -5.07% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |