Explore the Family Name Tippy
The meaning of Tippy
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 Tippy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tippy saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000 it was ranked 47,575th most popular and dropped to 48,995th by 2010, marking a 2.98% decrease. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly over the decade, from 419 to 430, an increase of 2.63%. The proportion of individuals named Tippy per 100,000 residents also declined slightly from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #48,995 | -2.98% |
| Count | 419 | 430 | 2.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tippy
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Tippy have identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. From 2000 to 2010, this percentage remained relatively stable, decreasing by only 0.03% from 91.89% to 91.86%. There was a minimal presence of the Tippy surname within the Black community, dropping from 5.49% in 2000 to 4.88% in 2010. Additionally, for the first time in 2010, some individuals with the Tippy surname identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native, both at 1.16%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or having two or more races during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.89% | 91.86% | -0.03% |
| Black | 5.49% | 4.88% | -11.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |