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

Rippetoe, 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 Rippetoe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rippetoe in America

Rippetoe is the 31360th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rippetoe surname appeared 739 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 Rippetoe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rippetoe 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 Rippetoe

The surname Rippetoe originates from England and is believed to have emerged in the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "rippe," meaning a small stream or rivulet, and "tun," meaning an enclosure or settlement. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a small stream or rivulet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1176, where it appears as "Ripetun." This spelling variation reflects the evolution of the name over time, with the insertion of an additional syllable, "toe," possibly to aid pronunciation.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records, including the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire, where it was spelled "Rippetun." This indicates that the name was prevalent in different regions of England during this period.

The Rippetoe surname has a strong connection to Derbyshire, a county in the East Midlands of England. In the 14th century, the name was documented in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Derbyshire, suggesting that a family with this surname had established roots in the area.

One notable individual bearing the Rippetoe surname was John Rippetoe, born in 1586 in Wingerworth, Derbyshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a churchwarden in his local parish.

Another historically significant figure was William Rippetoe, born in 1642 in Ashbourne, Derbyshire. He was a successful merchant and played an active role in the local community, serving as a magistrate and alderman.

In the 18th century, the Rippetoe surname spread beyond England, with records indicating that families with this name had migrated to America. One such individual was Thomas Rippetoe, who was born in 1728 in Gloucestershire, England, and later settled in Virginia.

The name Rippetoe has also been associated with certain place names, particularly in Derbyshire. For example, the hamlet of Rippetoe near Matlock is believed to have derived its name from the surname, further solidifying the connection between the name and the region.

Throughout history, the surname Rippetoe has undergone various spelling variations, including Ripetoe, Rypetoe, and Rippitoe, reflecting the inconsistencies in record-keeping and pronunciation at different times and in different localities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rippetoe

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

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

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