Explore the Family Name Whippo
The meaning of Whippo
English: variant of Whipple.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whippo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Whippo has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,396th in popularity with a total count of about 300 people carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank had improved to 59,324 and the count had risen to 341, marking a popularity increase of approximately 4.92% and a count increase of around 13.67%. The proportion also grew from 0.11 per 100,000 people in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, reflecting a growth of about 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #59,324 | 4.92% |
| Count | 300 | 341 | 13.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whippo
Regarding ethnicity, the census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, individuals with the surname Whippo identified as primarily White, with a percentage of 97.33%. However, by 2010, while the majority still identified as White (93.55%), there was a decrease of roughly 3.88%. Two new ethnic identities emerged during this decade: Asian or Pacific Islander at 1.76% and those identifying with two or more races at 3.52%. The percentages for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained unchanged at 0% in both years. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 93.55% | -3.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |