Explore the Family Name Trippe
The meaning of Trippe
English (Hampshire and Somerset) or German: variant of Tripp. This form of the English name is very rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Trippe in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Trippe witnessed a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 26,419th most popular in the United States but dropped to the 29,279th position in 2010, indicating a decline of 10.83%. The count of people with this name also declined by 7.02% during this period, from 869 to 808 individuals. Consequently, the proportion of people named Trippe per 100,000 residents decreased by 15.62%, from 0.32 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,419 | #29,279 | -10.83% |
| Count | 869 | 808 | -7.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.27 | -15.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trippe
The Decennial U.S. Census data further illustrates shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Trippe over the stated decade. There was a considerable increase in the number of individuals identifying as two or more races, up by 98.77% from 0.81% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010. Similarly, there was an increase among those identifying as Hispanic (up 19.01% to 5.07%) and Black (up 18.56% to 3.96%). However, there was a slight decline of 2.39% in those identifying as White, down to 88.74% in 2010. The percentage of those with Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained static as no data changes were recorded for these groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.91% | 88.74% | -2.39% |
| Hispanic | 4.26% | 5.07% | 19.01% |
| Black | 3.34% | 3.96% | 18.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.61% | 98.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |