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

Pippens, 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 Pippens surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pippens in America

Pippens is the 57516th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pippens surname appeared 354 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 Pippens.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pippens 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 Pippens

The surname Pippens is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a variant of the more common surname Pippin, derived from the Old English given name "Pippin" or "Pipin." This name is believed to have originated from the Germanic word "Pip," meaning "seed" or "kernel."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Pipinus." This entry suggests that the name was already well-established in England by the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the surname is recorded as "Pippene" in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, indicating its presence in this region. The variant spelling "Pippens" appears to have emerged in the 14th century, with references to individuals bearing this name found in various historical records and manuscripts from that time.

One notable individual with the surname Pippens was Sir John Pippens, a knight who lived in the 15th century and fought in the Wars of the Roses. He is mentioned in several chronicles of the period, including the Paston Letters.

Another prominent figure was Robert Pippens, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 16th century. He played an important role in the city's governance and is referenced in various records from that time.

In the 17th century, the surname is associated with the Pippens family of Warwickshire. This family held significant land and influence in the region, and several members are mentioned in local records and historical accounts.

During the 18th century, a notable individual was William Pippens, a prominent lawyer and judge who served on the King's Bench. He was born in 1712 and died in 1787.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Pippens, a writer and poet who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. She published several works of poetry and was renowned for her literary talents.

While the surname Pippens is not as common as some other English surnames, it has a long and rich history spanning several centuries. The name has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including knights, merchants, lawyers, and writers, reflecting its enduring presence in English society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pippens

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

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

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