Explore the Family Name Tippit
The meaning of Tippit
English (Lancashire and Cornwall): variant of Tippett. This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Tippit in the United States?
The surname Tippit has grown in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 19,144 in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had improved its ranking to 18,007, showing a 5.94% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,313 in 2000 to 1,550 in 2010, representing an 18.05% rise. The proportion of people named Tippit per 100,000 population increased by 8.16% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,144 | #18,007 | 5.94% |
| Count | 1,313 | 1,550 | 18.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.53 | 8.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tippit
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Tippit surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of the individuals with this last name identified as White (86.14% in 2000 and 84.77% in 2010), there was a slight decrease in this percentage (-1.59%). Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 1.07% to 2.45%. There was also a small increase in the Black population from 8.23% to 9.10%. On the other hand, the proportions of those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native remained relatively stable, while the category of Two or more races saw a decline of 34.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.14% | 84.77% | -1.59% |
| Black | 8.23% | 9.1% | 10.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 2.45% | 128.97% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.75% | 1.61% | -8% |
| Two or More Races | 2.36% | 1.55% | -34.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.52% | 13.04% |