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

Hippensteel, 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 Hippensteel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hippensteel in America

Hippensteel is the 31068th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hippensteel surname appeared 747 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 Hippensteel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hippensteel 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 Hippensteel

The surname Hippensteel is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages, possibly in the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the German words "hippe" meaning a measure of grain, and "stiel" meaning a handle or stalk, suggesting that the name may have been associated with an occupation related to farming or grain production.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hippensteel can be found in the German city of Nürnberg, where a family bearing this surname resided in the late 16th century. Historical records from this period mention an individual named Hans Hippensteel, who was a merchant and landowner in the region.

As the name spread across various parts of Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as Hippenstiell, Hippensteill, and Hippenstiel. These variations were likely influenced by local dialects and scribal errors in record-keeping.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Hippensteel surname gained recognition in various parts of Germany, particularly in regions like Bavaria and Saxony. One notable figure from this era was Johann Gottfried Hippensteel, born in 1682, who was a respected theologian and author of several religious treatises.

The name Hippensteel also found its way to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and England. In the late 18th century, records show a family by the name of Hippensteel residing in the English county of Middlesex, where they were involved in various trades and professions.

As people migrated from Europe to the Americas, the Hippensteel surname was introduced to the New World. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name in North America was in Pennsylvania, where a man named Jacob Hippensteel settled in the mid-18th century, having arrived from Germany.

Another notable individual bearing the Hippensteel surname was Karl Friedrich Hippensteel, born in 1805 in Saxony, Germany. He was a renowned philosopher and educator who made significant contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy.

Throughout history, the Hippensteel surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, merchants, artisans, and farmers. While the name may have originated from a specific occupation or location, it has since become a part of the rich tapestry of surnames found across different cultures and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hippensteel

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

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

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