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

Nip, 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 Nip surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nip in America

Nip is the 55962nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nip surname appeared 366 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 Nip.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nip 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 Nip

The surname "Nip" has its origins in the northern regions of England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "hnipian," which means "to pluck or nip."

During the medieval period, surnames often originated from occupations, nicknames, or physical characteristics. In the case of "Nip," it may have been a descriptive nickname given to someone who worked as a gardener, pruning or "nipping" plants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "Nip" can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax returns of 1379, where a "Willelmus Nip" is listed. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time.

In the 16th century, records show the presence of the "Nip" surname in various locations across northern England. For instance, the Parish Registers of Whalley, Lancashire, mention a "Margareta Nip" in 1592.

Interestingly, the name "Nip" also appears to have been associated with certain place names in the region. The village of Niperah, located in the West Riding of Yorkshire, is believed to have derived its name from the Old English words "hnipian" and "arwe," meaning "a nipping or plucking place."

One notable individual with the surname "Nip" was Robert Nip, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the 17th century. He is recorded as having owned substantial property in the town of Halifax, Yorkshire.

Another historical figure with this surname was William Nip, a renowned botanist and horticulturist who lived in the 18th century. He authored several influential works on gardening and plant cultivation, including "The Gardener's Companion" (1746).

In the 19th century, John Nip, a skilled blacksmith from Lancashire, gained recognition for his intricate metalwork and was commissioned to create decorative ironwork for several prominent buildings in the region.

The name "Nip" also has a connection to the literary world through the poet and novelist, Mary Nip (1815-1892), whose works often explored themes of rural life and the Yorkshire countryside.

Finally, one cannot overlook the accomplishments of Sir Arthur Nip (1867-1942), a renowned engineer and architect who made significant contributions to the design and construction of bridges and public infrastructure in early 20th century Britain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nip

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

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

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