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

Sipin, 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 Sipin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sipin in America

Sipin is the 61585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sipin surname appeared 326 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 Sipin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sipin 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 Sipin

The surname SIPIN has its origins in the Philippines, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Visayan word "sipin," which means "to take a sip" or "to drink." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked in the production or distribution of alcoholic beverages.

During the Spanish colonial era, surnames were systematically assigned to many Filipinos who previously did not have family names. The earliest recorded instances of the SIPIN surname can be found in parish records and census documents from the late 1500s and early 1600s in the Visayan region of the Philippines.

One notable figure bearing this surname was Juan Sipin, a revolutionary leader who fought against Spanish rule in the late 19th century. Born in 1849 in the province of Cebu, he played a significant role in the Visayan resistance movement during the Philippine Revolution of 1896-1898.

Another historical figure was Maria Sipin, a prominent businesswoman from the city of Iloilo in the late 18th century. She was known for her successful trading ventures and her philanthropic efforts in supporting local churches and schools.

In the 20th century, Roque Sipin (1903-1987) was a respected artist and sculptor from the province of Leyte. His works, which often depicted scenes from Philippine history and folklore, can be found in various museums and public spaces throughout the country.

The SIPIN surname can also be traced to the town of Sipin, located in the province of Camarines Sur. It is possible that some individuals with this surname may have originated from this area or had ancestors who lived there.

Another notable individual was Filomena Sipin (1912-1998), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights. She was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions and programs aimed at empowering women and promoting gender equality in the Philippines.

While the SIPIN surname may not be among the most common in the Philippines, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including the arts, education, and the struggle for independence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sipin

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

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

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