2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dipp
A surname of German origin, possibly derived from a nickname for someone with a deep or loud voice.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Dipp. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dipp surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Dipp in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dipp, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 61.1%. The next largest groups are White (34.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dipp
The surname DIPP originates from Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "dippe," which means a small, shallow pool or puddle. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to describe someone who lived near such a body of water.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the DIPP surname can be found in the German town of Dippach, which is located in the present-day state of Rhineland-Palatinate. The town's name is thought to have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname, as it likely referred to the local inhabitants.
In the 17th century, the DIPP name appeared in various records across parts of central and southern Germany. Notable examples include Johann DIPP, a farmer from the village of Dippelskirchen, who was born in 1625, and Hans DIPP, a blacksmith from the town of Dipperz, born in 1657.
As the centuries progressed, members of the DIPP family dispersed throughout various regions of Europe and beyond. One noteworthy individual was Wilhelm DIPP, a German-born artist and sculptor who lived from 1838 to 1907. He gained recognition for his intricate wood carvings and his work in creating decorative elements for buildings across Germany and Austria.
Another prominent figure was Friedrich DIPP, a German-American soldier who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Born in 1840 in the town of Dippoldiswalde, he immigrated to the United States in the 1860s and fought in several major battles, earning recognition for his bravery and leadership.
In the 20th century, the name DIPP gained further recognition through the accomplishments of individuals such as Kurt DIPP, a German-born physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics. He was born in 1909 and worked at various research institutions throughout his career.
While the surname DIPP may have originated from humble beginnings, its history spans centuries and has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. The name continues to hold a place in the genealogical records of many families, serving as a testament to their origins and the journey of their ancestors.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dipp
Among Census respondents with the surname Dipp, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 61.1%. The next largest groups are White (34.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Dipp bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Dipp surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino61.1% · 66
- White34.3% · 37
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dipp
Dipp appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+10 bearers (+9.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 767 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-7 bearers (-6.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,794 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.5%) | Up 767 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.1%) | Down 6,794 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Dipp surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,141 | #150,935 | -4.7% |
| Count | 115 | 108 | -6.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dipp bearers went from 115 to 108 (-6.1% change). The surname moved down 6,794 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #150,935.
FAQ
Dipp surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dipp?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Dipp. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Dipp?
Dipp ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Dipp. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Dipp.
Has Dipp become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dipp went from 115 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Dipp?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dipp, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 61.1%. The next largest groups are White (34.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Dipp in the 2020 Census, accounting for 61.1% (66 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dipp appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (61.1%), White (34.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Dipp (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Dipp mean?
A surname of German origin, possibly derived from a nickname for someone with a deep or loud voice. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Dipp (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Dipp?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Dipp on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.