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

Ripepi, 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 Ripepi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ripepi in America

Ripepi is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ripepi surname appeared 147 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 Ripepi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ripepi 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 Ripepi

The surname RIPEPI is of Italian origin and dates back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Calabria, located in the southern part of Italy. The name is derived from the Italian word "ripa," which means "river bank" or "shore." This suggests that RIPEPI could have been an occupational surname, referring to someone who lived or worked near a riverbank.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RIPEPI surname can be found in the town of Reggio Calabria, where a family by that name was documented in the late 1500s. The name was also present in other parts of Calabria, such as the city of Catanzaro, where records from the 17th century mention individuals bearing the RIPEPI surname.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Vincenzo RIPEPI (1698-1776) was a renowned scholar and philosopher from the town of Polistena in Calabria. He authored several works on theology and philosophy, and his writings were widely read and discussed during his time.

Another individual of historical significance was Giuseppe RIPEPI (1811-1882), who was a prominent lawyer and politician from the city of Reggio Calabria. He served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament and was known for his advocacy of civil rights and social reforms.

In the late 19th century, a man named Antonio RIPEPI (1860-1928) emigrated from Calabria to the United States, settling in the city of New York. He became a successful businessman and was one of the early members of the Italian-American community in the city.

A more recent figure with the RIPEPI surname was Mario RIPEPI (1922-2002), an Italian-American artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his works in bronze and stone. He was born in New York City and spent his career working and exhibiting his art in various cities across the United States.

Throughout its history, the RIPEPI surname has been associated with various locations in Calabria, such as Reggio Calabria, Catanzaro, and Polistena, as well as other parts of Italy where families bearing this name have settled over time. While not as widely dispersed as some other Italian surnames, RIPEPI has left its mark in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ripepi

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

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

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