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

Sipper, 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 Sipper surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sipper in America

Sipper is the 73911th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sipper surname appeared 262 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 Sipper.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sipper 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 Sipper

The surname Sipper has its origins in Germany, with records of the name dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "sippen," which means "to sip" or "to drink." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a person who had a profession or occupation related to the production or serving of beverages.

The earliest known bearer of the surname Sipper was Hans Sipper, a brewer who lived in the town of Nürnberg in the late 1300s. Historical records indicate that he owned a successful brewery and was a respected member of the local community.

In the 15th century, the name Sipper started to appear in other regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony. This may have been due to the migration of families or individuals seeking new opportunities or fleeing from conflicts or natural disasters.

One of the most notable figures in the history of the Sipper surname was Johann Sipper, a renowned vintner who lived in the Rhineland region of Germany in the late 16th century. His wines were highly prized and sought after by nobles and aristocrats throughout Europe.

Another significant bearer of the Sipper name was Katharina Sipper, who lived in the town of Augsburg in the early 17th century. She was a respected innkeeper and ran one of the most popular taverns in the city, attracting travelers and locals alike with her hospitality and excellent beverages.

In the 18th century, the Sipper surname began to spread beyond the borders of Germany. Records show that Jacob Sipper emigrated to the American colonies in the mid-1700s and settled in Pennsylvania, where he became a successful farmer and tavern owner.

Other notable individuals with the Sipper surname include Wilhelm Sipper (1821-1890), a renowned German brewer who revolutionized the brewing process and established one of the largest breweries in Europe, and Helene Sipper (1876-1957), a German opera singer who performed in some of the most prestigious venues across Europe.

Throughout its history, the Sipper surname has maintained a strong association with the production, serving, and enjoyment of alcoholic beverages, particularly in the German-speaking regions of Europe. It has been carried by brewers, vintners, innkeepers, and other professionals in the hospitality industry, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of these professions in German society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sipper

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

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

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