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

Whipp, 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 Whipp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Whipp in America

Whipp is the 25535th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Whipp surname appeared 967 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 Whipp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Whipp 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 Whipp

The surname Whipp finds its origins in England, specifically within the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It dates back to the medieval period, roughly around the 12th or 13th century. The name is believed to have derived from an Old English or Middle English word. The term "whip," referring to a whip or a leather strap used for driving livestock, is one possible origin, hinting at an occupational surname for someone who made or used whips.

The earliest records of the surname indicate a strong parish presence in Yorkshire. Historical documents, such as land records and tax rolls, show various spellings of the name, including Wyp, Wippe, and Whype. For instance, a John Wippe is mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1297. This suggests that the name had already become established by the late 13th century.

One notable figure bearing this surname is Thomas Whipp. A yeoman from Clapham in Yorkshire, Thomas Whipp is recorded in a 1504 land deed, indicating that the lineage had maintained its presence in Yorkshire for several generations. The surname maintained its variations during this period, gradually stabilizing into its modern form by the 16th century.

Richard Whipp, a clothier documented in 1625 in the Parish records of Halifax, provides another example of the surname's connection to regional trades and occupations. This suggests that the Whipps were largely a working-class family, involved in local trades and industries.

One of the more prominent bearers of the name in subsequent centuries was Sarah Whipp (1683-1757), known for her involvement in local charitable activities in Lancashire. Her contributions to community welfare made the Whipp name well-regarded in the region during the 18th century.

In the 19th century, Samuel Whipp (1813-1886), a farmer from Yorkshire, made significant contributions to agricultural improvements in the region. His innovative farming techniques earned him local fame and cemented the Whipp name's association with industriousness and community contribution.

Thus, Whipp carries a rich historical tapestry woven with occupational roots, regional stability, and community involvement, reflecting its enduring legacy in England from the medieval period to more recent centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Whipp

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

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

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