2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Rippl
A surname likely derived from the German word for a small stream or brook.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Rippl. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rippl surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Rippl in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rippl, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rippl
The surname Rippl is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern German regions, particularly in Bavaria and Austria.
The name Rippl is thought to be derived from the Old High German word "rippe," which means "rib." It is likely that the surname was initially given as a descriptive name to individuals who had a distinctive physical characteristic related to their ribcage or were perhaps involved in the trade of ribs or meat.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rippl can be found in the records of the city of Nuremberg in the late 13th century, where a certain Johannes Rippel is mentioned as a resident. This early spelling variation suggests that the name may have evolved from a diminutive form of the word "rippe."
In the 14th century, the Rippl name appears in various historical documents in the region around Salzburg, Austria. A notable figure from this time period is Hans Rippl, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Hallein in the late 1300s.
As the name spread throughout central Europe, it took on different spellings and variations, such as Rippel, Rippele, and Riepl. One of the earliest examples of the modern spelling "Rippl" can be found in the records of the city of Munich, where a family by the name of Rippl is mentioned in the late 16th century.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Rippl name gained prominence in the arts and sciences. Johann Rippl (1627-1691), a German painter and engraver, was renowned for his religious works and portraits. Another notable figure was Georg Rippl (1734-1806), an Austrian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.
In the 19th century, the Rippl surname gained international recognition with the rise of the Hungarian-Austrian artist József Rippl-Rónai (1861-1927). He was a prominent figure in the Art Nouveau movement and is celebrated for his vibrant paintings and innovative use of color.
Throughout history, the name Rippl has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, merchants, and landowners. While the surname's origins may be rooted in physical description or occupation, it has come to represent a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance across central Europe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rippl
Among Census respondents with the surname Rippl, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Rippl bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Rippl surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rippl
Rippl appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+15 bearers (+14.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 14,684 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.9%) | Up 14,684 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Rippl surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #145,028 | 9.2% |
| Count | 101 | 116 | 14.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 29.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rippl bearers went from 101 to 116 (+14.9% change). The surname moved up 14,684 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #145,028.
FAQ
Rippl surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rippl?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Rippl. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Rippl?
Rippl ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Rippl. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Rippl.
Has Rippl become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rippl went from 101 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 15 (+14.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Rippl?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rippl, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Rippl in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rippl appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.1%), Hispanic (4.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Rippl (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Rippl mean?
A surname likely derived from the German word for a small stream or brook. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Rippl (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Rippl?
Find out how many people have the surname Rippl on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.