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

Zipay, 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 Zipay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zipay in America

Zipay is the 67943rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zipay surname appeared 290 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 Zipay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zipay 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 Zipay

The surname Zipay appears to have its origins in Eastern Europe, with particular connections to regions such as Hungary and Slovakia. It's believed to derive from geographical or occupational roots common to this area during the medieval period. The earliest form of the name could likely have stemmed from local dialects or old Slavic terminology.

One possible derivation is from the Hungarian word "cipa," which means "bread," possibly suggesting an occupational connection to baking. However, variations in spelling such as Czipay, Zsipay, and Szepay have been noted, which would align with the linguistic transitions and variations in the region over centuries. These variations indicate the name could have been associated with different regions or dialects, evolving as families moved or as language norms shifted.

Records from the late 15th and early 16th centuries indicate mentions of similar surnames in tax rolls and early census-type documents in Hungary and Slovakia. For instance, a Peter Zipay is noted in a 1590 land registry in present-day Slovakia, indicating the family's connection to the land and potentially their role as landowners or tenants.

By the 17th century, different branches of the family might have emerged, evidenced by varied spellings that appear in ecclesiastical records. A notable figure from this period is János Szepay, who was a well-known local judge in a small town near present-day Košice, Slovakia, born in 1623 and died in 1681. His records show the name's continued prominence and slight variations in spelling based on regional pronunciation.

In the 18th century, Elisabeth Zipay, born 1745 and died 1817, was recorded in church documents in Hungary, where she was noted for her piety and contributions to community welfare. Her marriage and offspring continued the Zipay lineage in different parts of Hungary, reinforcing the name's standing in the region.

Moving into the 19th century, the name appears in records of immigrants arriving in the United States, which included Jozef Zipay, born 1807 who migrated in 1842. Jozef's move to America highlights the broader diaspora of Eastern Europeans during this period, seeking new opportunities and bringing their surnames into new cultural contexts.

In more modern historical records, a Maria Zipay, born 1871, was recognized for her role in local community building in Pennsylvania, where she and her family settled after immigration from Eastern Europe. Her involvement in establishing local churches and schools is well-documented, illustrating the name's persistence and the contributions of its bearers to their new homes.

Through these examples, the journey of the surname Zipay from the medieval period in Eastern Europe to 19th-century America can be traced, showcasing its evolution and the socio-cultural impact of those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zipay

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

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

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