2000
#14,862
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,828
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.68
Rare Last name
Hipolito
A Spanish surname derived from the Latin name Hippolytus, meaning "freer of horses" or "horse unraveler."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,206 Americans carry the last name Hipolito. That puts it at #10,886 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.94 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 106,910 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hipolito 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
3.2K
1 in 106,910
Census rank
#10,886
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,796 bearers of the surname Hipolito in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.94 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10886th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hipolito, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 61.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (30.1%) and White (6.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hipolito
The surname Hipolito originates from Spain and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish variant of the Greek name Hippolytus, which means "one who releases horses." The name was likely associated with individuals who worked with horses, such as stable hands or horse breeders.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hipolito can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, where a man named Juan Hipolito was mentioned in a document dated 1492. This suggests that the name was already in use during the time of the Spanish Reconquista and the expulsion of Jews and Muslims from the Iberian Peninsula.
In the 16th century, the name Hipolito appeared in various administrative records and legal documents in Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Castile. It was often associated with individuals from noble or wealthy families, indicating that the name had gained some social status.
One notable individual with the surname Hipolito was Hipolito de Vergara, a Spanish painter who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is known for his religious paintings and his work in the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
Another prominent figure was Hipolito Ruiz López, a Spanish botanist and explorer who lived from 1754 to 1816. He led several expeditions to South America and is credited with discovering and cataloging numerous plant species, contributing significantly to the field of botany.
In the 19th century, Hipolito Yrigoyen (1852-1933) was an Argentine politician and lawyer who served as the President of Argentina from 1916 to 1922. He was a prominent figure in the Radical Civic Union party and played a key role in the democratization of Argentina.
The name Hipolito was also present in Mexican history, with Hipolito Villarello (1817-1884) being a prominent general and politician who fought in the Mexican-American War and later served as the Governor of Nuevo León.
In the literary world, Hipolito Taine (1828-1893) was a French philosopher and literary critic known for his influential work on the historical and cultural determinants of literature and art.
While the surname Hipolito is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich cultural heritage of Spain and the Spanish-speaking world, reflecting the diverse influences and historical events that have shaped the region over centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hipolito
Among Census respondents with the surname Hipolito, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 61.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (30.1%) and White (6.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Hipolito 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 Hipolito surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino61.0% · 1,705
- Asian and Pacific Islander30.1% · 842
- White6.9% · 192
- Two or more races1.7% · 47
- Black or African American0.3% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hipolito
Hipolito 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
#11,007
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,890
+1,062 bearers (+58.1%)
Per 100,000 0.98
Rank movement Up 3,855 places
2020
#10,886
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,796
-94 bearers (-3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.94
Rank movement Up 121 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #14,862 | 1,828 | 0.68 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #11,007 | 2,890 | 0.98 | +1,062 bearers (+58.1%) | Up 3,855 places |
| 2020 | #10,886 | 2,796 | 0.94 | -94 bearers (-3.3%) | Up 121 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 Hipolito 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 | #11,007 | #10,886 | 1.1% |
| Count | 2,890 | 2,796 | -3.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.98 | 0.94 | -4.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hipolito bearers went from 2,890 to 2,796 (-3.3% change). The surname moved up 121 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,007 to #10,886.
FAQ
Hipolito surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hipolito?
Name Census estimates that about 3,206 living Americans carry the surname Hipolito. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 106,910 residents.
How common is Hipolito?
Hipolito ranks #10,886 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.94 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,796 people with the surname Hipolito. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,206), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.94 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.94 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Hipolito.
Has Hipolito become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hipolito went from 2,890 recorded bearers to 2,796. That is a decrease of 94 (-3.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #11,007 to #10,886.
What does the Census say about the background of Hipolito?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hipolito, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 61.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (30.1%) and White (6.9%). 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 Hipolito in the 2020 Census, accounting for 61.0% (1,705 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hipolito appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (61.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (30.1%), White (6.9%). 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 Hipolito (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 Hipolito mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the Latin name Hippolytus, meaning "freer of horses" or "horse unraveler." 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 Hipolito (0.94 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 many Americans have the surname Hipolito?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.