Explore the Family Name Tipple
The meaning of Tipple
1. English (Norfolk): from the medieval personal name Tebald, Tibalt (see Theobald). 2. German: nickname for a simple person, from Low German tippel ‘point, corner’ (a reference to the pointed shape of a fool’s cap). 3. German: from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name, a pet form of Dietrich.
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How common is the last name Tipple in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Tipple' has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 32,059th most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had fallen to the 36,525th position, marking a decline of approximately 13.93%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 679 in 2000 to 612 in 2010, a decrease of nearly 9.87%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Tipple per 100,000 residents fell by 16% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,059 | #36,525 | -13.93% |
| Count | 679 | 612 | -9.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tipple
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname 'Tipple' identify as White. In 2000, this demographic accounted for a substantial 97.20% of all Tipples, and although this figure saw a slight dip of 0.31% by 2010, it remained high at 96.90%. Interestingly, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of Tipples identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.33% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010, an increase of 47.37%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races became suppressed by 2010 for privacy. The data showed no Tipples identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 96.9% | -0.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.96% | 47.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |