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

Yip, 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 Yip surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yip in America

Yip is the 5602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yip surname appeared 6,208 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Yip.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yip 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 Yip

The surname YIP originated in China, with records dating back to the early 15th century. It is a phonetic rendering of the Chinese surname Ye, which is derived from the word "ye" meaning "leaf" or "foliage." The earliest recorded mention of the Ye surname can be found in the genealogical records of the Ming Dynasty.

The Ye surname was particularly prominent in the southern regions of China, particularly in the provinces of Guangdong and Fujian. As trade and migration patterns evolved, the Ye surname spread to other parts of China and eventually to other parts of the world, with the spelling sometimes being adapted to YIP in English-speaking regions.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the YIP surname was Yip Qing (1528-1599), a renowned scholar and philosopher during the Ming Dynasty. He was known for his contributions to Neo-Confucian thought and his influential writings on ethics and governance.

Another notable figure was Yip Fang (1719-1786), a celebrated painter and calligrapher during the Qing Dynasty. His works were highly sought after and are now preserved in various museums and collections around the world.

In more recent history, Yip Wing-sie (1904-1987) was a prominent Hong Kong businessman and philanthropist. He founded the Yip Kwong-chung Charitable Trust, which has supported numerous educational and charitable initiatives in Hong Kong and beyond.

Yip Kai-foon (1923-2005) was a respected Hong Kong architect who played a significant role in shaping the city's urban landscape. Some of his notable works include the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and the Hong Kong Museum of Art.

Yip Man (1893-1972) was a revered grandmaster of the Wing Chun martial arts style. He is credited with popularizing Wing Chun and training many notable practitioners, including Bruce Lee, who helped introduce Wing Chun to the western world.

Throughout history, the YIP surname has been associated with various place names and locations, particularly in southern China. For example, the village of Yip Tso in Guangdong province was once home to a substantial population of individuals with the YIP surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yip

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

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

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