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

Nipple, 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 Nipple surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nipple in America

Nipple is the 62903rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nipple surname appeared 318 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 Nipple.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nipple 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 Nipple

The surname "NIPPLE" is believed to have originated in England during the 13th century. It is likely derived from the Old English word "nypele," which referred to a small protrusion or projection, similar to the modern meaning of the word "nipple."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "NIPPLE" can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which was a census-like record of landholders and their holdings in England. The entry mentions a certain "Robert Nypele" from the county of Somerset.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various medieval records and documents, such as the Court Rolls of Gloucestershire, where a "William Nypel" was mentioned in 1327. The spelling variations during this period included "Nypel," "Nypill," and "Nypyll."

The surname "NIPPLE" is thought to have originated as a descriptive name, possibly referring to a person with a distinctive physical feature or perhaps related to their occupation or trade.

One notable figure bearing the surname "NIPPLE" was Sir Thomas Nipple (1456-1521), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the city of Bristol. He served as the Mayor of Bristol in 1498 and was known for his philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of a grammar school in the city.

Another individual of note was Robert Nipple (1612-1687), a prominent English theologian and author of several religious treatises. He served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Ipswich and was known for his scholarly works on biblical interpretation.

In the 18th century, the "NIPPLE" surname gained some prominence with the birth of William Nipple (1745-1810), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War. He was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership in various battles against the American forces.

Another noteworthy figure was Elizabeth Nipple (1792-1875), a renowned author and poet from Lancashire. She published several collections of poetry and was highly regarded for her lyrical and descriptive writing style.

The surname "NIPPLE" has also been found in various place names throughout England, such as Nipple Hill in Gloucestershire and Nipple Farm in Wiltshire. These place names likely derived from the descriptive nature of the word "nipple," referring to small protrusions or hills in the landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nipple

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

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

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