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

Zipprich, 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 Zipprich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zipprich in America

Zipprich is the 62189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zipprich surname appeared 322 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 Zipprich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zipprich 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 Zipprich

The surname Zipprich has its roots in Germany and can be traced back to the medieval period. It originates from the regions of modern-day Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Saxony. The name appears to have derived from the Middle High German words "zipf" meaning point or peak and "rich" meaning powerful or wealthy. This composite likely indicates a geographical feature such as a pointed hill or mountain, suggesting that the initial bearers of the name lived near such a landmark.

The name Zipprich appears in various historical records and manuscripts from Germany. One of the earliest instances of the name can be traced back to the 14th century in church registries and land ownership documents in Bavaria. Over time, the spelling of the surname has seen variations, including Zipperich, Zippelrich, and Zyprich, reflecting the changes in dialects and orthography throughout the regions.

A notable historical figure with this surname is Hans Zipprich, born in 1475 and known for his contributions to local governance in Saxony. He served as a councilor and was well-regarded for his administrative skills. In the 16th century, another individual, Georg Zipprich, born in 1510, gained prominence as a protestant reformer, playing an influential role in the religious transformations during the Reformation.

In the 17th century, Johann Friedrich Zipprich, born in 1638, made his mark as an accomplished architect, designing several churches and civic buildings in Munich. His work contributed significantly to the architectural landscape of the region. Another noteworthy person is Martin Zipprich, who in the late 18th century (born in 1765) became a renowned scholar and academic, publishing several works on the natural sciences and holding a professorship at the University of Leipzig.

In the 19th century, Karl Zipprich, born in 1824, emerged as a distinguished politician and social reformer in Prussia, advocating for workers' rights and social welfare programs. His efforts laid the groundwork for future social policies in the region. The Zipprich surname continued to be associated with notable individuals into the 20th century, maintaining its presence as a name of historical and cultural significance in Germany.

The Zipprich surname thus represents a rich tapestry of geographical, linguistic, and historical elements, with its bearers contributing significantly to various fields such as governance, religion, architecture, academia, and politics across centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zipprich

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

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

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