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

Kippen, 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 Kippen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kippen in America

Kippen is the 59742nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kippen surname appeared 338 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 Kippen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kippen 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 Kippen

The surname Kippen is of Scottish origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the lands of Kippen, a parish in the district of Stirlingshire, located near the town of Dunblane. The name itself likely derives from the Gaelic words "ceap" or "cepan," meaning a plot or a small piece of land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kippen can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical document that contains the names of Scottish landowners who swore fealty to King Edward I of England during the Wars of Scottish Independence. This suggests that the Kippen family had already established itself as landowners in the region by the late 13th century.

In the 16th century, the Kippen name appeared in the Register of the Great Seal of Scotland, a record of official documents issued by the Scottish monarchy. This reference further solidifies the family's presence and prominence in the region during that time.

Notable individuals who bore the Kippen surname include:

1. William Kippen (c. 1600 - c. 1670), a Scottish minister and author who served as the minister of the parish of Kippen from 1633 until his death.

2. James Kippen (1723 - 1790), a Scottish merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the development of the city of Glasgow during the 18th century.

3. Robert Kippen (1775 - 1851), a Scottish architect who designed several notable buildings in Edinburgh, including the Calton Hill Observatory.

4. Margaret Kippen (1836 - 1916), a Scottish philanthropist and social reformer who founded several charitable organizations aimed at improving the lives of women and children in Glasgow.

5. Alexander Kippen (1880 - 1958), a Scottish engineer and inventor who held numerous patents for various mechanical devices and contributed significantly to the development of early aviation technology.

The name Kippen has also been associated with various place names in Scotland, such as Kippen Muir, Kippen Hill, and Kippen Village, all of which are located in the vicinity of the original parish of Kippen. Additionally, variations in spelling, such as Kippane and Kippane, have been recorded throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kippen

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

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

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