2000
#102,173
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 163
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Lippiatt
Locational surname deriving from a place named Lippiatt in Yorkshire.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 219 Americans carry the last name Lippiatt. That puts it at #100,867 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,565,088 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lippiatt 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 Lippiatt with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
219
1 in 1,565,088
Census rank
#100,867
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
191
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 191 bearers of the surname Lippiatt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 100867th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lippiatt, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lippiatt
Among Census respondents with the surname Lippiatt, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Lippiatt 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 Lippiatt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1% · 174
- Two or more races4.2% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino3.1% · 6
- Black or African American1.0% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lippiatt
Lippiatt 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
#105,079
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 170
+7 bearers (+4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 2,906 places
2020
#100,867
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 191
+21 bearers (+12.4%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 4,212 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #102,173 | 163 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #105,079 | 170 | 0.06 | +7 bearers (+4.3%) | Down 2,906 places |
| 2020 | #100,867 | 191 | 0.06 | +21 bearers (+12.4%) | Up 4,212 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 Lippiatt 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 | #105,079 | #100,867 | 4.0% |
| Count | 170 | 191 | 12.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | 6.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lippiatt bearers went from 170 to 191 (+12.4% change). The surname moved up 4,212 positions in the national ranking, going from #105,079 to #100,867.
FAQ
Lippiatt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lippiatt?
Name Census estimates that about 219 living Americans carry the surname Lippiatt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,565,088 residents.
How common is Lippiatt?
Lippiatt ranks #100,867 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 191 people with the surname Lippiatt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (219), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Lippiatt.
Has Lippiatt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lippiatt went from 170 recorded bearers to 191. That is an increase of 21 (+12.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #105,079 to #100,867.
What does the Census say about the background of Lippiatt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lippiatt, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (3.1%). 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 Lippiatt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.1% (174 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lippiatt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.1%), Two or More Races (4.2%), Hispanic (3.1%). 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 Lippiatt (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 Lippiatt mean?
Locational surname deriving from a place named Lippiatt in Yorkshire. 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 Lippiatt (0.06 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 people are called Lippiatt?
See how many people are called Lippiatt on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.