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

Tippit, 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 Tippit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tippit in America

Tippit is the 18007th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tippit surname appeared 1,550 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Tippit.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tippit 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 Tippit

The surname TIPPIT is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "typpet," which referred to a long, hanging piece of cloth or a cape. This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive nickname to someone who wore such a garment or worked in the textile trade.

The name is thought to have first emerged in the southern counties of England, particularly in the regions of Dorset, Somerset, and Devon. Early records show variations in spelling, including Tippett, Tippit, and Typpit, reflecting the evolution of the name over time.

One of the earliest known references to the name TIPPIT can be found in the Feet of Fines for Dorset in 1268, where a John Tippet is mentioned. This legal record provides evidence of the name's existence and use during the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various tax records and court rolls. For instance, a William Tippet is recorded in the Subsidy Rolls for Somerset in 1327, and a Robert Tippet is listed in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Taunton in 1365.

One notable figure bearing the TIPPIT surname was John Tippit, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the 15th century. He was born in Somerset around 1420 and passed away in 1492. Records indicate that he acquired substantial property holdings in his lifetime.

Another significant individual was Sir Thomas Tippit, a military commander who served during the English Civil War in the 17th century. He was born in Devon in 1610 and died in battle in 1644, fighting for the Royalist forces.

In the 18th century, a notable TIPPIT was Reverend William Tippit, an Anglican clergyman and scholar. He was born in Dorset in 1712 and served as the rector of several parishes before his death in 1785.

Moving into the 19th century, one prominent figure was Sir Edward Tippit, a British naval officer and explorer. He was born in Somerset in 1825 and participated in several expeditions to the Arctic regions, making significant contributions to the mapping and exploration of these areas. He died in 1892.

It is also worth mentioning that the TIPPIT surname has been associated with various place names in England, such as Tippett's Green in Somerset and Tippett's Lane in Devon, further highlighting the historical roots and geographical connections of the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tippit

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

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

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