Explore the Family Name Whipkey
The meaning of Whipkey
Americanized form of German Hipke or, less likely, of North German Wiebke or of its variant Wiepke. History: The Whipkeys trace their origin to Johann(es) Jacob Whipkey from Wissembourg (German: Weissenburg) in Alsace, France, on the border with Germany, who arrived in Philadelphia, PA, on the ship Neptune in 1752. His surname was recorded upon arrival as Hipge.
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How common is the last name Whipkey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Whipkey has seen a slight decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, Whipkey was ranked 14,108 in terms of popularity, and by 2010, it dropped to 15,056—a decrease of 6.72%. However, despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Whipkey increased slightly from 1,957 in 2000 to 1,961 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 0.2%. But when considered in proportion to the U.S. population per 100,000 people, the representation of the surname Whipkey decreased by 9.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,108 | #15,056 | -6.72% |
| Count | 1,957 | 1,961 | 0.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.66 | -9.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whipkey
The ethnicity associated with the surname Whipkey also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census. A vast majority of individuals with this surname are White, accounting for 96.63% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.12% in 2010. The percentage of Whipkeys who identified their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander nearly doubled, rising from 0.36% to 0.71%. Those identifying as Two or more races saw a minor increase of 4.46%, while the Hispanic Whipkeys increased by 25.77%. Black Whipkeys also grew from 0.31% to 0.51%. Conversely, there was a significant decline among those associating with American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity, dropping from 0.61% to 0.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 96.12% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.22% | 25.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.17% | 4.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.71% | 97.22% |
| Black | 0.31% | 0.51% | 64.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.25% | -59.02% |