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

Lippiatt, 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 Lippiatt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lippiatt in America

Lippiatt is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lippiatt surname appeared 170 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 Lippiatt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lippiatt 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 Lippiatt

The surname Lippiatt is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English words "lēap" meaning "leap" and "geat" meaning "gate." It is believed to have originated in the county of Somerset, England, during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest known records of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled as "Lepegate." This document was a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

In the 13th century, the name evolved into various spellings such as "Leppegat," "Leppegate," and "Lypyate." It is believed that these variations were influenced by the local dialects and pronunciation in different regions of England.

The earliest recorded bearer of the name was Sir William Leppegate, a knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 during the Hundred Years' War between England and France. He was born in 1390 and died in 1458.

Another notable figure was John Lippiatt (1515-1578), a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. He played a significant role in the city's trade and governance during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, the surname underwent further changes, with spellings such as "Lippiate" and "Lippyatt" appearing in parish records. One prominent individual from this era was Thomas Lippiate (1629-1692), a theologian and author who wrote several religious works.

During the 18th century, the spelling "Lippiatt" became more standardized. A notable bearer of the name was Sir John Lippiatt (1718-1789), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Somerset.

In the 19th century, the name was also found in various parts of England, with bearers such as William Lippiatt (1812-1890), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Gloucestershire.

Throughout its history, the surname Lippiatt has been associated with various occupations, from knights and merchants to clergymen and landowners. Despite its relatively low frequency, the name has persisted and is still found in various parts of the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lippiatt

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

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

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