Explore the Family Name Whipps
The meaning of Whipps
English (Essex and Middlesex): probably a variant of Whipp, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whipps in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Whipps has seen minor shifts in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Whipps was ranked as the 37,938th most popular surname in America, with a count of 550 individuals bearing the name. The proportion per 100,000 people was 0.2. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 39,212, indicating a decrease in popularity by -3.36%. However, the overall count of individuals with the surname Whipps increased to 561, showing a growth of 2.0%. The proportion per 100,000 also reduced slightly from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,938 | #39,212 | -3.36% |
| Count | 550 | 561 | 2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whipps
Ethnicity-wise, Whipps predominantly identifies as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, although there are slight changes observed over the decade. In 2000, about 88.36% of those with the Whipps surname identified as White, reducing slightly to 87.34% in 2010. The Hispanic community saw an increase from 2.55% in 2000 to 2.85% in 2010, while the Black community witnessed an increase from 8.36% to 8.73%. No change was reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. It's important to note that no individuals with the Whipps surname were reported to identify with two or more ethnicities during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.36% | 87.34% | -1.15% |
| Black | 8.36% | 8.73% | 4.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 2.85% | 11.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |