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

Gip, 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 Gip surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gip in America

Gip is the 59324th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gip surname appeared 341 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 Gip.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gip 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 Gip

The surname Gip has its origins in the Netherlands, with records dating back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Dutch word "gippen," which means "to snatch" or "to grab." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname for someone with a quick or impulsive nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gip can be found in the Dutch census records of 1556, where a certain Pieter Gip was listed as a resident of Amsterdam. Another early mention of the name appears in the municipal records of Leiden, where a Johan Gip is mentioned as a merchant in the year 1602.

During the 17th century, the name Gip began to spread beyond the Netherlands, with some families migrating to other parts of Europe and even to the New World. In 1687, a man named Dirk Gip was recorded as having arrived in the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam, which later became New York.

In the 18th century, the name Gip could be found in various parts of Europe, including Germany and France. One notable bearer of the name was Johann Gip, a German philosopher and theologian who lived from 1709 to 1776. He was known for his work on moral philosophy and Christian ethics.

As the centuries progressed, the name Gip continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. In the 19th century, a British naval officer named William Gip (1808-1885) gained recognition for his service during the Crimean War.

Another notable bearer of the name was the Dutch painter Gerard Gip (1874-1939), who was known for his landscape paintings and depictions of rural life in the Netherlands.

Throughout history, the name Gip has undergone various spelling variations, including Gipp, Gippe, and Gipps. Some of these variations may have been influenced by regional dialects or personal preferences.

While the surname Gip may not be as common today as some other Dutch surnames, it has left its mark on history and continues to be carried by families around the world, serving as a reminder of its rich heritage and linguistic origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gip

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

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

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