Ripoll
A surname derived from the Catalan town of Ripoll.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 617 Americans carry the last name Ripoll. That puts it at #40,261 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.18 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 555,518 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ripoll surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
617
1 in 555,518
Census rank
#40,261
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
544
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 544 bearers of the surname Ripoll in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.18 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 40261st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ripoll, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 59.4%. The next largest groups are White (33.1%) and Black (5.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ripoll
The surname Ripoll has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Catalonia, Spain. It is believed to have derived from the name of the town Ripoll, located in the province of Girona. The town's name itself comes from the Latin word "ripulius," meaning "small stream" or "brook."
Ripoll is an ancient town with a rich history dating back to the 9th century. It was home to the Monastery of Santa Maria de Ripoll, one of the most important Benedictine monasteries in Spain during the Middle Ages. The town and monastery played a significant role in the cultural and political life of the region, contributing to the preservation and development of the Catalan language and literature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ripoll can be found in the Cartulary of Ripoll, a collection of documents from the Monastery of Santa Maria de Ripoll, dating back to the 11th century. This cartulary contains numerous references to individuals bearing the surname Ripoll, indicating its long-standing presence in the region.
Among the notable historical figures with the surname Ripoll is Ramon Ripoll (c. 1270-1320), a Catalan poet and troubadour who was active during the late 13th and early 14th centuries. His works, preserved in the Cançoner de Ripoll, a collection of Catalan poetry, provide valuable insight into the literary and cultural traditions of medieval Catalonia.
Another prominent individual was Jaume Ripoll (1482-1533), a Catalan humanist and scholar who served as the rector of the University of Barcelona. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his writings on philosophy and theology.
In the 17th century, Francesc Ripoll (1615-1682) gained recognition as a Catalan painter and engraver. He is particularly known for his religious paintings and engravings, which adorned numerous churches and monasteries throughout Catalonia and Valencia.
During the 19th century, Jaume Ripoll i Vilamajor (1802-1870) was a notable Catalan architect who designed several notable buildings in Barcelona, including the Church of Sant Agustí and the Church of Santa Maria del Mar.
The surname Ripoll has also been associated with various place names and toponyms throughout Catalonia, such as Ripoll de Vall, Ripoll de Terra, and Ripoll de Santgossa, further reinforcing its deep-rooted connection to the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ripoll
Among Census respondents with the surname Ripoll, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 59.4%. The next largest groups are White (33.1%) and Black (5.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Ripoll bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ripoll surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino59.4%
- White33.1%
- Black or African American5.2%
- Two or more races1.5%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Ripoll surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,261 | #40,261 | 0.0% |
| Count | 544 | 544 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Ripoll bearers went from 544 to 544 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #40,261 to #40,261.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Ripoll
FAQ
Ripoll surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Ripoll?
The surname Ripoll holds position #40,261 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 617 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.18 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Ripoll surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ripoll, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 59.4%. The next largest groups are White (33.1%) and Black (5.2%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.