2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Tiepelman
An uncommon Dutch surname possibly derived from occupational reference to a rope maker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Tiepelman. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tiepelman 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Tiepelman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tiepelman, the largest self-reported group is White at 74.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (21.0%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tiepelman
The surname Tiepelman is of Dutch origin, with its roots tracing back to the Netherlands in the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Dutch words "tiep" meaning "tip" or "peak," and "man," referring to a person. This suggests that the name may have been originally bestowed upon someone residing near a prominent hilltop or peak.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tiepelman surname can be found in the Dutch city of Haarlem, where a merchant named Pieter Tiepelman was documented in 1587. His occupation and presence in this prominent trading hub indicate that the Tiepelman family may have been involved in commerce during that era.
In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of the Netherlands, with records showing individuals named Tiepelman residing in cities such as Amsterdam and Rotterdam. During this time, the surname may have undergone slight variations in spelling, such as Tiepelmann or Typelman, due to regional differences in pronunciation and dialect.
One notable figure bearing the Tiepelman surname was Jan Tiepelman (1670-1742), a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. His works can be found in several museums across the Netherlands, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
Another individual of historical significance was Hendrik Tiepelman (1801-1876), a Dutch politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Dutch Parliament and played a role in shaping legal reforms during his time.
In the 19th century, the Tiepelman name also appeared in records from other European countries, suggesting that members of the family may have immigrated or relocated. For instance, a Johann Tiepelman (1832-1901) was a German industrialist who founded a successful textile manufacturing company in the city of Krefeld.
Another notable figure was Marie Tiepelman (1874-1948), a Belgian artist known for her impressionistic paintings of landscapes and still lifes. Her works were exhibited in galleries across Europe during her lifetime.
As the surname Tiepelman spread beyond the Netherlands, it likely underwent further variations in spelling and pronunciation, reflecting the linguistic influences of different regions and cultures.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tiepelman
Among Census respondents with the surname Tiepelman, the largest self-reported group is White at 74.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (21.0%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Tiepelman 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 Tiepelman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White74.3% · 78
- American Indian and Alaska Native21.0% · 22
- Two or more races3.8% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tiepelman
Tiepelman appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-11 bearers (-8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,277 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-11 bearers (-9.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,840 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.7%) | Down 18,277 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-9.5%) | Down 9,840 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 Tiepelman 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 | #143,149 | #152,989 | -6.9% |
| Count | 116 | 105 | -9.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tiepelman bearers went from 116 to 105 (-9.5% change). The surname moved down 9,840 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #152,989.
FAQ
Tiepelman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tiepelman?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Tiepelman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Tiepelman?
Tiepelman ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Tiepelman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Tiepelman.
Has Tiepelman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tiepelman went from 116 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 11 (-9.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Tiepelman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tiepelman, the largest self-reported group is White at 74.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (21.0%) and Two or More Races (3.8%). 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 Tiepelman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 74.3% (78 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tiepelman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (74.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (21.0%), Two or More Races (3.8%). 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 Tiepelman (2000, 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 Tiepelman mean?
An uncommon Dutch surname possibly derived from occupational reference to a rope maker. 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 Tiepelman (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 have the last name Tiepelman?
See how many people have the surname Tiepelman on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.