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

Clippinger, 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 Clippinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Clippinger in America

Clippinger is the 29528th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Clippinger surname appeared 799 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 Clippinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Clippinger 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 Clippinger

The surname Clippinger has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Kleppinger," which referred to a person who made or repaired saddles or other leather goods. This occupation-based surname suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were skilled tradesmen in the leather industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Clippinger name can be found in the 16th-century records of the city of Nuremberg, where a family by the name of Kleppinger was documented as residing in the area. The spelling variation "Clippinger" likely emerged as the name spread and evolved over time.

In the 17th century, the Clippinger name appeared in various historical records across different regions of Germany, including the Palatinate and Swabia. This suggests that the name had become more widespread and that families bearing this surname had established themselves in various parts of the country.

Notable individuals with the Clippinger surname include Johann Clippinger (1592-1653), a prominent German scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Heidelberg. Another notable figure was Caspar Clippinger (1625-1698), a German artist and engraver known for his intricate copperplate engravings.

As the Clippinger name spread beyond Germany, it found its way into other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the United States dates back to the late 18th century, when Johann Michael Clippinger (1756-1824) immigrated from Germany and settled in Pennsylvania.

Other notable individuals with the Clippinger surname include Walter Clippinger (1847-1925), an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Clippinger Lumber Company in Ohio. Additionally, Samuel Clippinger (1860-1929) was a prominent American educator and author who served as the president of Franklin College in Indiana.

Throughout its history, the Clippinger surname has been associated with various occupations, from skilled tradesmen and artisans to scholars, educators, and businessmen. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, the name has since spread across the globe, with bearers of the name contributing to various fields and leaving their mark on history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Clippinger

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

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 Clippinger 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 Clippinger 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 Clippinger was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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