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

Tipp, 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 Tipp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tipp in America

Tipp is the 60196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tipp surname appeared 335 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 Tipp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tipp 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 Tipp

The surname Tipp is of German origin, and it dates back to at least the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "Tipp," which means "tip" or "point." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who lived near a pointed or peaked geographical feature, such as a mountain or hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tipp can be found in the town of Schwäbisch Hall, located in the Swabian region of Germany. In the late 16th century, there are records of a family named Tipp residing in this area. It is possible that the name was derived from a local place name or landmark, as was common practice during that time.

As the Tipp family spread across Germany and into neighboring regions, variations of the spelling emerged. Some of these variations include Tipp, Tippe, Tippel, and Tippmann. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects, scribal errors, or simple changes in pronunciation over time.

One notable individual bearing the surname Tipp was Johann Tipp, a German theologian and philosopher who lived in the late 17th century (1642-1708). He was a prominent figure in the Lutheran church and authored several influential works on theology and ethics.

Another significant figure with the surname Tipp was Wilhelm Tipp (1811-1889), a German painter and lithographer who was known for his landscapes and portraits. His works can be found in various museums and private collections throughout Germany.

In the 19th century, the Tipp surname also appeared in the United States, as German immigrants began to settle in various parts of the country. One such individual was Friedrich Tipp (1835-1903), a German-American businessman who founded a successful brewing company in St. Louis, Missouri.

Additionally, there was a notable English family named Tipp in the 18th century, though their connection to the German surname is uncertain. One member of this family was Sir John Tipp (1725-1799), who served as a Member of Parliament and was knighted for his services.

Over the centuries, the surname Tipp has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, entrepreneurs, and political figures. While its origins can be traced back to Germany, the name has since spread to many parts of the world, reflecting the migration and cultural exchange that has shaped human history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tipp

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

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

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