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

Dip, 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 Dip surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dip in America

Dip is the 59901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dip surname appeared 337 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 Dip.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dip 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 Dip

The surname DIP is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "dippe," which referred to a small hollow or depression in the ground. This surname likely developed as a topographic name, given to someone who lived near such a feature.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John de la Dippe, who was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1279. This record suggests that the name may have initially been spelled with variants such as "Dippe" or "de la Dippe."

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, including "Dipe," "Dyppe," and "Dype." These spellings can be found in historical records such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 and the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1332.

The name DIP may also have been influenced by the Middle English word "dip," which meant a pool or small body of water. This could explain some of the variations in spelling and pronunciation over time.

One notable bearer of the name was William Dip, who was born in Gloucestershire, England, around 1520. He was a renowned clergyman and author who wrote several religious works, including "A Godly and Fruitful Exposition upon the First Epistle of St. Peter" (1572).

Another prominent individual with the surname DIP was Thomas Dip (1570-1639), an English merchant and philanthropist from London. He made significant donations to charitable causes and helped establish several schools and almshouses in the city.

In the 17th century, the surname DIP appeared in various parts of England, including Essex, Suffolk, and Hertfordshire. For example, records show a John Dip who was baptized in Sible Hedingham, Essex, in 1618.

Another notable bearer of the name was Robert Dip (1653-1734), a wealthy landowner and justice of the peace from Gloucestershire. He was involved in local politics and served as a member of parliament for the borough of Tewkesbury.

As the surname spread across England, it was sometimes associated with place names that incorporated the word "dip," such as Dipton in Northumberland or Dipton in Somerset. However, the direct connection between these place names and the surname DIP is unclear.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dip

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

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

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