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

Dippel, 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 Dippel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dippel in America

Dippel is the 19321st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dippel surname appeared 1,401 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 Dippel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dippel 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 Dippel

The surname DIPPEL originates from Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It likely derived from the German word "Düppel," which referred to a small hill or mound. The name was initially found in northern regions of Germany, particularly in areas around Schleswig-Holstein.

Early records indicate that the name DIPPEL appeared in various forms, such as Düppel, Dippell, and Dippeln, reflecting regional spelling variations. One of the earliest known references is found in a document from the city of Hamburg, dated 1569, which mentions a person named Hans Dippel.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name DIPPEL gained recognition through several notable individuals. Johann Conrad Dippel (1673-1734) was a German theologian, philosopher, and alchemist, known for his controversial ideas and experiments. He is also credited with the invention of Prussian blue, a deep blue pigment.

Another prominent figure was Andreas Dippel (1684-1747), a German jurist and legal scholar who served as a professor of law at the University of Giessen. His works on Roman law and legal theory were highly influential during his time.

In the realm of literature, Johann Jakob Dippel (1711-1781) was a German playwright and poet. He wrote several comedies and tragedies, some of which were performed in theaters across Germany.

The 19th century saw the rise of Johann Adam Dippel (1817-1890), a German-American entrepreneur and inventor. He is best known for developing the Dippel Oil Burner, a widely used kerosene lamp during the mid-1800s.

Furthermore, the name DIPPEL has been associated with various place names in Germany. For instance, Dippel is a municipality in Schleswig-Holstein, and there are several towns and villages with names derived from the word "Düppel," such as Düppeldorf and Düppelmühle.

While the surname DIPPEL has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and historical events. However, its origins can be traced back to the small hills and mounds of northern Germany, where it first emerged as a descriptive name for those living near or on such geographical features.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dippel

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

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

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