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

Rippy, 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 Rippy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rippy in America

Rippy is the 10525th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rippy surname appeared 3,048 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Rippy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rippy 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 Rippy

The surname Rippy originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the county of Lancashire. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "ripig," which means "reaper" or "harvester." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely involved in agricultural work, specifically in the harvesting of crops.

The name Rippy has been recorded in various historical documents, including the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Rippy" and "Rippig." These early spellings reflect the phonetic variations common in the Middle Ages, when spelling was not yet standardized.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rippy dates back to the 13th century, when a John Rippy was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1273. Another notable early bearer of the name was William Rippy, who was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire in 1332.

The name Rippy is also associated with various place names in England, such as Rippy Farm in Lancashire and Rippy Brook in Cheshire. These place names likely originated from the surname itself, indicating areas where families with the Rippy name settled or had a significant presence.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Rippy. One such person was Sir John Rippy (1540-1612), an English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Lancashire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable figure was Captain Thomas Rippy (1678-1746), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the early 18th century and was involved in several battles against the French and Spanish fleets.

In the literary world, James Rippy (1810-1871) was an English poet and writer who gained recognition for his collections of poetry and his work as a journalist in London during the Victorian era.

Benjamin Rippy (1842-1919) was an American Civil War veteran and farmer from Missouri, who served in the Union Army and later became a prominent figure in the local community.

Lastly, Sarah Rippy (1890-1972) was a British educator and social reformer who dedicated her life to improving educational opportunities for underprivileged children in London's East End during the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rippy

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

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

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