2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hippely
An English surname likely derived from a place name and originally denoting someone from that location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Hippely. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hippely 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
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Hippely in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hippely, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hippely
The surname Hippely is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period, possibly deriving from an Old English place name that has since become extinct or altered beyond recognition. Historical records suggest that the name may have emerged as a locational surname, indicating that the earliest bearers hailed from a specific location or region.
One of the earliest documented instances of the Hippely surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, dated around 1327. This record mentions a John Hippely, who was likely a taxpayer or landowner residing in that county during that era. The inclusion of the name in official records suggests that the Hippely family had already established a presence and acquired some prominence within the local community by that time.
In the 15th century, the name appears in various legal documents and parish registers across several counties in England, including Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset. For instance, the Feet of Fines for Gloucestershire in 1476 records a land transaction involving a William Hippely, providing evidence of the family's continued presence and potential landholdings in the region.
One notable figure bearing the Hippely surname was Sir Thomas Hippely (c. 1510 - 1584), a wealthy landowner and influential figure during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Historical accounts suggest that he played a pivotal role in the establishment of several educational institutions, including the founding of a grammar school in his hometown of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Another individual of note was Mary Hippely (1628 - 1698), a renowned herbalist and apothecary from Somerset. Her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and remedies garnered her a reputation as a skilled healer, and her contributions to the field of herbal medicine were recognized by her contemporaries.
In the 18th century, the Hippely surname can be found in various parish records and census data from counties such as Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. One prominent figure from this era was Reverend John Hippely (1725 - 1802), a respected clergyman and scholar who served as the rector of several parishes in Wiltshire.
While the exact origin and meaning of the Hippely surname remain shrouded in uncertainty, its presence in historical records spanning several centuries attests to its enduring legacy within English society. The individuals mentioned above represent just a few notable bearers of this distinctive surname, which has withstood the test of time and continues to be carried forward by descendants to this day.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hippely
Among Census respondents with the surname Hippely, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Hippely 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 Hippely surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.0% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hippely
Hippely 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
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+14 bearers (+13.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,987 places
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-18 bearers (-15.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 13,897 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.6%) | Up 4,987 places |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -18 bearers (-15.4%) | Down 13,897 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 Hippely 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 | #142,108 | #156,005 | -9.8% |
| Count | 117 | 99 | -15.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hippely bearers went from 117 to 99 (-15.4% change). The surname moved down 13,897 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #156,005.
FAQ
Hippely surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hippely?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Hippely. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Hippely?
Hippely ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 99 people with the surname Hippely. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Hippely.
Has Hippely become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hippely went from 117 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 18 (-15.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Hippely?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hippely, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hippely in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.0% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hippely appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.0%), Hispanic (3.0%). 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 Hippely (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 Hippely mean?
An English surname likely derived from a place name and originally denoting someone from that location. 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 Hippely (0.03 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 Hippely?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Hippely at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.