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

Kiper, 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 Kiper surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kiper in America

Kiper is the 23185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kiper surname appeared 1,100 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 Kiper.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kiper 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 Kiper

The surname Kiper has its origins in Poland, with records dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Polish word "kiepic," which means "to tilt" or "to tilt the head." This suggests that the name may have been originally used as a nickname for someone who had a habit of tilting or nodding their head.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kiper surname can be found in the "Akta Metrykalne Parafii Proszowice" (Metrical Records of the Parish of Proszowice) from 1589, which mentions a certain "Jacobus Kiper." This document provides evidence of the surname's existence in the Proszowice region of southern Poland during the late 16th century.

The name Kiper has also been associated with various place names in Poland, such as Kiperow and Kiperka, which may have influenced the development of the surname. These place names are thought to have originated from words related to "kiepic" or other similar root words.

In the 17th century, the Kiper surname appears in the "Metryki Koronne" (Crown Metrica), which were official records of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One notable entry from 1623 mentions a "Joannes Kiper" from the Krakow region.

As the surname spread across Poland, it also appeared in other historical records and documents. In the 18th century, the "Akta Podkomorskie Krakowskie" (Records of the Krakow Land Court) from 1748 references a "Stanislaus Kiper" from the Krakow area.

Throughout history, there have been several prominent individuals who have borne the Kiper surname, including:

1. Jan Kiper (1640-1704), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Ottoman War.
2. Katarzyna Kiper (1781-1856), a Polish painter and portraitist known for her works depicting the gentry and nobility.
3. Józef Kiper (1819-1892), a Polish philosopher and educator who taught at the University of Warsaw.
4. Franciszek Kiper (1871-1947), a Polish architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Warsaw.
5. Maria Kiper (1902-1986), a Polish actress and theater director who performed in both Polish and Yiddish productions.

The Kiper surname has a rich history and a strong presence in Poland, where it has been documented for centuries. Its origins as a descriptive nickname and its associations with various place names contribute to the unique story behind this Polish surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kiper

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

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

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