Explore the Family Name Topliff
The meaning of Topliff
English (northern): habitational name from Topcliff by Thirsk or Topcliffe by Wakefield, both in Yorkshire. The first derives from Old English topp ‘top’ + clif ‘cliff, bank’, and the second derives from Old Norse topt, late Old English toft ‘building, enclosure’ + Old English clif ‘cliff, bank’.
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How common is the last name Topliff in the United States?
The surname Topliff ranked 54,269th in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000, dropping slightly to 55,962nd place in 2010, a decrease of 3.12%. Despite this slight dip in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Topliff surname increased from 356 to 366 during the same period, marking a growth of 2.81%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a reduction of 7.69%, shifting from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #55,962 | -3.12% |
| Count | 356 | 366 | 2.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Topliff
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Topliff surname are White, accounting for 94.10% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 94.26% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more races made up 3.93% in 2000, dropping marginally to 3.83% in 2010. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native holders of the Topliff surname also decreased slightly from 1.69% to 1.64%. There were no reported instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 94.26% | 0.17% |
| Two or More Races | 3.93% | 3.83% | -2.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.69% | 1.64% | -2.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |