2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lipovetsky
A geographical surname originating from a location named Lipovets or Lipovets'k.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Lipovetsky. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lipovetsky 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.
Bearers in the US
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Lipovetsky in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lipovetsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.1%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lipovetsky
The surname Lipovetsky originates from Russia and can be traced back to the 18th century. It is believed to have derived from the Russian word "lipa," meaning linden tree, and the suffix "-etsky," indicating a place of origin. This suggests that the name likely originated from a place where linden trees were abundant.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lipovetsky name can be found in historical records from the region of Smolensk, a city in western Russia. It is mentioned in a document from the 1720s, referring to a landowner named Ivan Lipovetsky.
During the 19th century, the Lipovetsky name gained prominence when a notable Russian philosopher and literary critic, Vladimir Lipovetsky, was born in 1854. He played a significant role in the development of Russian intellectual thought and was known for his critiques of socialist ideologies.
Another prominent figure with the Lipovetsky surname was Grigory Lipovetsky, a Russian entrepreneur and industrialist who lived from 1845 to 1920. He established several successful businesses in the textile industry and was known for his philanthropic endeavors.
In the early 20th century, the Lipovetsky name appeared in various regions of the Russian Empire, including Ukraine and Belarus. One notable individual from this period was Semyon Lipovetsky, a Ukrainian writer and poet born in 1908, who gained recognition for his works exploring themes of rural life and folklore.
During the Soviet era, the Lipovetsky name continued to be associated with intellectual and artistic circles. Mikhail Lipovetsky, a renowned Russian literary scholar and critic, was born in 1923 and made significant contributions to the study of Russian literature and culture.
While the Lipovetsky surname has its roots in Russia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its historical ties to the linden tree and its place of origin in the Smolensk region remain a significant part of its etymology and cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lipovetsky
Among Census respondents with the surname Lipovetsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.1%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Lipovetsky 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 Lipovetsky surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.9% · 87
- Hispanic or Latino10.1% · 10
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lipovetsky
Lipovetsky appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-13 bearers (-11.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 8,752 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -13 bearers (-11.6%) | Down 8,752 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 Lipovetsky 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 | #147,253 | #156,005 | -5.9% |
| Count | 112 | 99 | -11.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lipovetsky bearers went from 112 to 99 (-11.6% change). The surname moved down 8,752 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #156,005.
FAQ
Lipovetsky surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lipovetsky?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Lipovetsky. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Lipovetsky?
Lipovetsky ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 99 people with the surname Lipovetsky. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lipovetsky.
Has Lipovetsky become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lipovetsky went from 112 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 13 (-11.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Lipovetsky?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lipovetsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.1%) and Black (1.0%). 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 Lipovetsky in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.9% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lipovetsky appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.9%), Hispanic (10.1%), Black (1.0%). 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 Lipovetsky (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 Lipovetsky mean?
A geographical surname originating from a location named Lipovets or Lipovets'k. 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 Lipovetsky (0.03 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 many Americans have the surname Lipovetsky?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.