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

Pippa, 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 Pippa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pippa in America

Pippa is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pippa surname appeared 108 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 Pippa.

The history of the last name Pippa

The surname "Pippa" is believed to have originated in Italy, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from a nickname or diminutive form of the Italian name "Filippo," which itself stems from the Greek name "Philippos," meaning "lover of horses."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Pippa" can be found in the historical records of the city of Florence, where a certain Guido Pippa is mentioned as a merchant and banker in the 13th century. This suggests that the name was already in use among the Italian nobility and merchant class during that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the surname "Pippa" was Francesco Pippa, a renowned painter from the city of Siena. His works, which include several frescoes adorning churches in Siena and its surrounding areas, are celebrated for their vibrant colors and intricate details.

Another notable individual with this surname was Giovanni Battista Pippa, a 16th-century Italian composer and organist. He served as the court musician for the Medici family in Florence and is credited with composing several masses and motets that were highly regarded in his time.

In the 18th century, the Pippa family made their mark in the world of literature with the writer and poet, Cesare Pippa. Born in Venice in 1721, his poetry and literary works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning him a respected place among the literary circles of his era.

The 19th century saw the rise of Emilio Pippa, a prominent Italian politician and statesman. Hailing from the city of Naples, he played a significant role in the unification of Italy and served as a member of the Italian parliament for several terms, advocating for social reforms and educational initiatives.

While the surname "Pippa" may have originated in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world, likely carried by Italian immigrants seeking new opportunities. However, its roots remain firmly grounded in the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pippa

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

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 Pippa 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.

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

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