Explore the Family Name Zipkin
The meaning of Zipkin
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Tsipke, a pet form of the Biblical name Zipporah, meaning ‘bird’ (Exodus 2:21). It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ilan, Ronen, Yetta.
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How common is the last name Zipkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zipkin was ranked 63,632 in popularity in 2000 and moved to 68,122 by 2010, indicating a decrease of roughly 7.06%. The total count of individuals with the last name Zipkin also decreased slightly from 293 in 2000 to 289 in 2010, which represented a decline of about 1.37%. Thus, the proportion of people named Zipkin per 100,000 also dipped by about 9.09% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #68,122 | -7.06% |
| Count | 293 | 289 | -1.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zipkin
When it comes to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Zipkin identify as White. In 2000, approximately 95.56% identified as White, and this figure increased to 97.58% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 2.73% in 2000 to zero by 2010. No significant changes were observed for individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 97.58% | 2.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |