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

Ippel, 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 Ippel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ippel in America

Ippel is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ippel surname appeared 127 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 Ippel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ippel 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 Ippel

The surname Ippel has its origins in the German-speaking regions of Europe, tracing back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Low German word "Ippe," which referred to a small stream or creek. This connection suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who lived near or worked along a waterway of that kind.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ippel surname can be found in the town records of Lübeck, a prominent Hanseatic city in northern Germany, dating back to the 14th century. In these records, a man named Hinrich Ippel is mentioned as a respected craftsman and citizen of the city.

Another notable early bearer of the Ippel name was Johannes Ippel, a scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century. He authored several works on religious philosophy and is believed to have taught at the University of Cologne.

As the name spread throughout the German-speaking regions, various spelling variations emerged, such as Ippels, Ippeln, and Ippeler. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional pronunciation differences.

In the 16th century, the Ippel surname was found in the records of the Free Imperial City of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a well-preserved medieval town in Bavaria. Here, a family of merchants and traders bearing the Ippel name became influential members of the local community.

One of the most prominent individuals with the Ippel surname was Johann Ippel, a renowned artist and printmaker who lived in the 17th century. His intricate engravings and etchings depicting religious and allegorical scenes were highly sought after by collectors across Europe.

Another notable figure was Katharina Ippel, a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in the 18th century. She established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Hamburg and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for young women.

As the centuries progressed, the Ippel surname spread further throughout Germany and neighboring countries, with some families migrating to other parts of Europe and beyond. Despite its relatively uncommon nature, the name has persisted and continues to be associated with its Germanic heritage and potential connection to waterways or streams.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ippel

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

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

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