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

Lipinski, 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 Lipinski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lipinski in America

Lipinski is the 9038th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lipinski surname appeared 3,615 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 Lipinski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lipinski 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 Lipinski

The surname Lipinski is of Polish origin, originating in the 14th century. It is derived from the Polish word "lipa," meaning a linden tree, suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a linden grove or worked with linden wood. Alternatively, it could also be a topographic name for someone who lived near a place where linden trees grew.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lipinski is in the Polish town of Krakow, where a Jan Lipinski was mentioned in a municipal record from 1389. The name also appears in various spellings, such as Lipinsky, Lipinski, and Lipiński, in historical documents from different regions of Poland.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Stanisław Lipinski (1520-1589) was a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Livonian War against Russia. He is mentioned in several chronicles and historical accounts of the time for his bravery and leadership during the conflict.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Karol Lipinski (1790-1861), a Polish violinist and composer who was regarded as one of the leading virtuosos of his time. He was born in Radzyń Podlaski and went on to perform throughout Europe, earning acclaim for his technical mastery and innovative compositions.

The name Lipinski also has connections to geographical locations. For example, the village of Lipinki in central Poland is believed to have derived its name from the linden trees that once grew in the area. Additionally, there is a town called Lipinki Łużyckie in western Poland, which may have a similar etymology.

Other notable individuals with the surname Lipinski include:

1. Józef Lipinski (1766-1828), a Polish mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

2. Maria Lipinski (1900-1971), a Polish-American architect and designer known for her work in the Art Deco and Streamline Moderne styles.

3. Wiesław Lipinski (1940-2022), a Polish composer and conductor who was a prominent figure in contemporary classical music.

4. Krzysztof Lipinski (born 1963), a Polish swimmer who won multiple medals at the Olympics and World Championships in the 1980s.

5. Zbigniew Lipinski (1913-1998), a Polish politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1973 to 1982.

Overall, the surname Lipinski has a rich history rooted in Poland, with connections to various individuals, locations, and historical events throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lipinski

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

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

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