2000
#8,393
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,620
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.34
Rare Last name
Lipinski
A Polish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "Lipin's settlement" or "Lipa's settlement."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,856 Americans carry the last name Lipinski. That puts it at #9,288 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 88,889 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lipinski surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Lipinski with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
3.9K
1 in 88,889
Census rank
#9,288
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,363 bearers of the surname Lipinski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 9288th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lipinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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 The name also appears in various spellings, such as Lipinsky, Lipinski, and Lipiński, in historical documents from different regions of Poland.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lipinski
Among Census respondents with the surname Lipinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Lipinski bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lipinski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 3,167
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 90
- Two or more races1.6% · 55
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 20
- Black or African American0.6% · 19
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 12
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lipinski
Lipinski appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#9,038
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,615
-5 bearers (-0.1%)
Per 100,000 1.23
Rank movement Down 645 places
2020
#9,288
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,363
-252 bearers (-7.0%)
Per 100,000 1.13
Rank movement Down 250 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #8,393 | 3,620 | 1.34 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #9,038 | 3,615 | 1.23 | -5 bearers (-0.1%) | Down 645 places |
| 2020 | #9,288 | 3,363 | 1.13 | -252 bearers (-7.0%) | Down 250 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lipinski surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,038 | #9,288 | -2.8% |
| Count | 3,615 | 3,363 | -7.0% |
| Per 100K | 1.23 | 1.13 | -8.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lipinski bearers went from 3,615 to 3,363 (-7.0% change). The surname moved down 250 positions in the national ranking, going from #9,038 to #9,288.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lipinski
FAQ
Lipinski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lipinski?
Name Census estimates that about 3,856 living Americans carry the surname Lipinski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 88,889 residents.
How common is Lipinski?
Lipinski ranks #9,288 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.13 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,363 people with the surname Lipinski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,856), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.13 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.13 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Lipinski.
Has Lipinski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lipinski went from 3,615 recorded bearers to 3,363. That is a decrease of 252 (-7.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #9,038 to #9,288.
What does the Census say about the background of Lipinski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lipinski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (1.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lipinski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (3,167 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lipinski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Hispanic (2.7%), Two or More Races (1.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lipinski (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lipinski mean?
A Polish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "Lipin's settlement" or "Lipa's settlement." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lipinski (1.13 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Lipinski?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Lipinski on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.