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

Tipsword, 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 Tipsword surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tipsword in America

Tipsword is the 33731st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tipsword surname appeared 675 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 Tipsword.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tipsword 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 Tipsword

The surname TIPSWORD has its origins in England during the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name, referring to someone who was a sword-maker or who worked with swords in some capacity. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "tipel," meaning "sword tip," and "wyrhta," meaning "worker" or "maker."

Historically, the name TIPSWORD can be traced back to the 13th century, with records showing individuals bearing the name in various parts of England. One of the earliest known references is found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, which mentions a William Typelsword.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various forms, such as Typelsword, Tippeleswerd, and Tipelsworth, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time period. The Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1327 for Warwickshire record a John Typelswurth, while the Poll Tax Returns of 1379 for Yorkshire list a Thomas Tipelsworth.

In the 15th century, the name gained more consistent spelling, with the form TIPSWORD becoming more prevalent. The Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence from the Paston family of Norfolk, mentions a William Tipsword in 1446.

One notable figure bearing the TIPSWORD name was Sir John Tipsword (1420-1492), a prominent merchant and alderman in the City of London. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1476 and was known for his philanthropic efforts, including the endowment of several charitable institutions.

Another individual of historical significance was Robert Tipsword (1528-1597), a Protestant clergyman who served as the Rector of Stratford-upon-Avon during the latter part of the 16th century. He was a contemporary of William Shakespeare and is believed to have officiated at the baptism of Shakespeare's son, Hamnet, in 1585.

In the 17th century, the name TIPSWORD can be found in various parish records across England, with individuals bearing the name residing in counties such as Gloucestershire, Hampshire, and Wiltshire. One noteworthy figure from this period was William Tipsword (1633-1702), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Oxfordshire.

As the centuries progressed, the TIPSWORD name continued to be associated with various trades and professions, with individuals bearing the name working as artisans, merchants, and professionals across different parts of England and, later, other parts of the world as the British Empire expanded.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tipsword

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

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

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