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

Liptrot, 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 Liptrot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Liptrot in America

Liptrot is the 68122nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Liptrot surname appeared 289 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 Liptrot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Liptrot 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 Liptrot

The surname Liptrot is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the northern counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is thought to have derived from the Old English words "lipp," meaning "lip," and "trot," meaning "to walk or run." This suggests that the name may have been a descriptive nickname for someone with a distinctive way of walking or running, possibly with a protruding or prominent lip.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Liptrot can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, where a John Liptrot is listed as residing in the village of Burnsall. The name also appears in various other historical records, such as the Lancashire Wills and Inventories from the 16th century, indicating its presence in the region over an extended period.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the name Liptrot was William Liptrot (1617-1677), a Puritan minister and author from Yorkshire. He authored several religious works, including "The Path to True Happiness" and "The Christian's Duty in Perilous Times."

Another prominent individual with the surname was Sir John Liptrot (1695-1768), a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry in Yorkshire. He served as a Justice of the Peace and was known for his contributions to the local community.

During the 18th century, the name Liptrot appeared in various records across Yorkshire and Lancashire, with instances such as the marriage of Robert Liptrot to Mary Wilkinson in 1742 in the village of Addingham, Yorkshire.

In the 19th century, the surname Liptrot continued to be present in the northern counties of England. One notable figure was Henry Liptrot (1827-1892), a prominent businessman and industrialist from Leeds, Yorkshire, who made significant contributions to the local textile industry.

Throughout its history, the surname Liptrot has maintained a strong presence in the northern regions of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. While it may not be among the most common surnames, it has left its mark on the historical records and has been associated with notable individuals over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Liptrot

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

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

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