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

Lipari, 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 Lipari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lipari in America

Lipari is the 14549th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lipari surname appeared 2,048 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Lipari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lipari 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 Lipari

The surname Lipari originated in Italy and can be traced back to the 11th century. The name is derived from the Italian island of Lipari, which is part of the Aeolian archipelago located off the northern coast of Sicily. It's believed that the earliest bearers of the name were likely residents or natives of this island.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lipari can be found in a document from the year 1066, which mentions a certain Guglielmo Lipari. This document was a land grant issued by the Norman ruler Roger I, who had recently conquered the island of Sicily.

During the 13th century, the surname Lipari appeared in several Italian manuscripts and records, including the Codice Diplomatico della Sicilia. One notable individual from this era was Bartolomeo Lipari, a merchant from Palermo, who was born around 1210 and played a significant role in the city's trade with other Mediterranean ports.

In the 15th century, the surname Lipari gained prominence with the birth of Filippo Lipari (1437-1503), a renowned Italian sculptor and architect. His most famous works include the sculptures adorning the Cathedral of Palermo and the Church of Santa Maria della Catena in the same city.

Another notable figure was Giovanni Lipari (1548-1618), a Catholic priest and scholar who served as the Bishop of Mazara del Vallo in Sicily. He was known for his extensive writings on theology and philosophy.

In the 18th century, the surname Lipari was associated with Antonio Lipari (1719-1789), a Sicilian painter and engraver who was known for his religious artworks and portraits. His works can be found in several churches and galleries across Italy.

Throughout history, the surname Lipari has also been linked to various place names and locations in Italy, such as Lipari Superiore and Lipari Marina, which are towns on the island of Lipari itself. Additionally, there are records of families with the surname Lipari residing in other parts of Sicily, as well as in southern Italy and the surrounding regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lipari

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

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

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