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

Lipsey, 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 Lipsey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lipsey in America

Lipsey is the 10358th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lipsey surname appeared 3,111 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 Lipsey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lipsey 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 Lipsey

The surname Lipsey is of English origin, originating in the north of England during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "lepe," meaning a basket or a leap, suggesting that the name may have been occupational, referring to someone who made baskets or perhaps a leaper or acrobat.

The earliest known records of the name date back to the 13th century, with mentions of a Richard Lipsy in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1272. It is also found in various spellings, such as Lipsy, Lypsey, and Lypsy, in various historical documents from the same period.

One notable early bearer of the name was John Lipsey, a prominent merchant from York who lived in the late 14th century. His name appears in several trade records and city chronicles from that time.

During the 16th century, the name spread to other parts of England, with records showing Lipseys residing in counties like Lincolnshire and Derbyshire. One notable figure from this period was William Lipsey, a wealthy landowner from Nottinghamshire, who was born in 1532 and died in 1609.

In the 17th century, the surname Lipsey was well-established in various parts of England, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Robert Lipsey, a renowned scholar and author who lived from 1628 to 1703 and wrote several books on theology and philosophy.

Another notable Lipsey was Edward Lipsey, a military officer who served in the English Civil War and fought for the Parliamentarian forces. He was born in 1616 and died in 1679.

As the centuries passed, the name continued to be found in various regions of England, with several individuals making significant contributions in various fields. One such individual was Samuel Lipsey, a renowned architect who lived from 1780 to 1853 and designed several notable buildings in London and other parts of England.

Overall, the surname Lipsey has a rich history dating back to medieval England, with a possible occupational origin related to basket-making or acrobatics. It has produced numerous notable individuals throughout history, ranging from merchants and landowners to scholars and military officers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lipsey

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

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

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