Explore the Family Name Tippins
The meaning of Tippins
English (Herefordshire and Gloucestershire): variant of Tipping, with post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is also found in Monmouthshire, Wales.
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How common is the last name Tippins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tippins has risen significantly between 2000 and 2010. Tippins ranked 18,645th in 2000 and jumped up to 16,305th in 2010 – a change of 12.55%. The number of people carrying this surname also increased by 29.81%, from 1362 in 2000 to 1768 in 2010. This means that the proportion of people named Tippins per 100,000 individuals grew by 20% during that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,645 | #16,305 | 12.55% |
| Count | 1,362 | 1,768 | 29.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.6 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tippins
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census showed some changes amongst those bearing the Tippins surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2010, Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were recorded for the first time with 0.57% and 0.51% respectively. Those identifying as two or more races increased by 72.28%, while the White population saw a modest growth of 4.75%. The Hispanic population within this surname group also increased by 44.80%. However, there was a notable decrease in the Black population under the Tippins surname, dropping by 14.14% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.77% | 62.61% | 4.75% |
| Black | 36.49% | 31.33% | -14.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 3.17% | 72.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.81% | 44.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |