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

Tippie, 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 Tippie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tippie in America

Tippie is the 27974th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tippie surname appeared 857 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 Tippie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tippie 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 Tippie

The surname Tippie has its origins in England, tracing back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "typpian," which means "to tap" or "to strike." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for a cooper or someone who made barrels or casks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tippie surname is found in the Pipe Rolls of Sussex in 1195, where it appears as "Tippie." Over time, various spellings emerged, such as Typpie, Tippey, and Tippey. These variations likely resulted from regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling during that era.

The Tippie surname is also linked to several place names in England, particularly in the counties of Sussex and Kent. For instance, there is a hamlet called Tippie's Green in the parish of Burwash, Sussex, which may have served as a source of the surname for families residing in that area.

In the 13th century, the Tippie surname appears in various records, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which documented landowners and their holdings. One notable entry is that of Walter Tippie, who held lands in the county of Kent during that period.

Throughout history, several individuals with the Tippie surname have achieved recognition in various fields. One such figure is Sir Thomas Tippie (c. 1580-1645), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Arundel in the early 17th century. Another notable individual is William Tippie (1695-1768), a renowned clockmaker from London whose timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and gentry.

Moving forward in time, the Tippie surname also appears in historical records from the 18th and 19th centuries. John Tippie (1745-1821) was a prominent landowner and farmer in the county of Sussex, while Elizabeth Tippie (1810-1892) was a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Bristol.

Additionally, the surname gained recognition in the literary world with the English author and poet, Alfred Tippie (1855-1932), whose works explored themes of nature and the countryside. His most celebrated work, "The Valleys of Sussex," was published in 1890 and received critical acclaim.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the Tippie surname who have left their mark on history, spanning various professions and time periods. The name's enduring presence in historical records and its connection to place names in England serve as a testament to its rich heritage and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tippie

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

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

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