Find out how popular the last name Chipperfield is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Chipperfield.

Chipperfield, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Chipperfield surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chipperfield in America

Chipperfield is the 81772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chipperfield surname appeared 231 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Chipperfield.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chipperfield to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Chipperfield

The surname Chipperfield is of English origin and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from the village of Chipperfield in Hertfordshire, England. The name is thought to be a combination of the Old English words "cipp" meaning a small hill or ridge, and "feld" meaning a field or open land.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, the village of Chipperfield is recorded as "Cestrefeld," which is believed to be an earlier spelling of the name. This entry suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century. The earliest recorded instances of the surname Chipperfield date back to the 13th century, with references found in historical records from Hertfordshire and surrounding areas.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Chipperfield was John de Chipperfeld, who was mentioned in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1300. Another early record is that of William Chipperfeld, who was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Hertfordshire in 1332.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Chipperfield. One of the most famous was Samuel Chipperfield (1687-1768), an English clergyman and author who served as the vicar of Sittingbourne in Kent. Another notable figure was Thomas Chipperfield (1781-1854), a British entrepreneur and inventor who is credited with developing the first successful steam-powered printing press.

In the 19th century, the Chipperfield family was known for their involvement in the circus industry. James Chipperfield (1818-1884) was a renowned circus proprietor who founded the renowned Chipperfield's Circus, which toured throughout Britain and Europe. His son, Richard Chipperfield (1850-1924), continued the family tradition and became a successful circus owner and performer.

Another notable individual with the surname Chipperfield was Charles Chipperfield (1845-1915), a British landscape painter known for his depictions of rural scenes in Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. His works are held in various collections, including the Hertfordshire County Museum.

While the surname Chipperfield has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the small village of Chipperfield in Hertfordshire, where it is believed to have originated as a locational name in the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chipperfield

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Chipperfield.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Chipperfield was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Chipperfield has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Chipperfield was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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