Lippett Surname

444,080th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 769 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
England
Highest density in:
England

Lippett Surname Definition:

This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'at the loop-gate' from residence thereby. Either the gate (or yate) at the bend of the road, or the gate through a hole in the wall; compare loop-hole (v. loop, Skeat). This compound local term occurs frequently in West-country records.

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Lippett Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
England4761:117,05511,917
United States1271:2,854,007168,820
Canada701:526,36644,416
Australia691:391,24231,907
Wales91:343,83718,086
Northern Ireland61:307,50612,899
Scotland41:1,338,45435,497
Sweden31:3,282,252190,759
Germany21:40,252,730481,636
Argentina11:42,743,414282,706
Japan11:127,844,29373,547
Saudi Arabia11:30,855,81763,028
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Ireland21:2,214,93333,683
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
England1761:138,49612,565
Wales81:196,0527,186
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States671:749,53347,599

Lippett Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'at the loop-gate' from residence thereby. Either the gate (or yate) at the bend of the road, or the gate through a hole in the wall; compare loop-hole (v. loop, Skeat). This compound local term occurs frequently in West-country records. It gave birth to a hamlet Lypeat, in the parish of Kilmersdon, Somerset.

Robert de Luppegate, Wiltshire, 1273. Hundred Rolls.

John atte Lupeyate, Somerset, 1 Edward III: Kirby's Quest.

Thomas atte Lupeyate, Somerset, 1 Edward III: ibid.

Editha atte Lupeyate, Somerset, 1 Edward III: ibid.

1450. Philip Lepegate, or Lypgate Register of the University of Oxford.

1460. Mr. Philip Lepcyate, rector of Salle, Norfolk: History of Norfolk.

1610. William Lipyeatt, Wiltshire: Register of the University of Oxford.

1648. Baptised — William, s. William Lippiat: St. James, Clerkenwell.

1686-7. Thomas Hatchett and Elizabeth Lippyatt (Wiltshire): Marriage Lic. (Faculty Office).

1734. Married — William Lipyeat and Mary Jefferys: St. Anthotin (London).

The following entry mentions a Lypiat in Gloucestershire:

1749. Married — Charles Cox, of Lypiat, Gloucestershire, and Elizabeth Westley, of Kemble, Wiltshire: St. George, Hanover Square.

A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames (1896) by Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley

Lippett Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Lippett Come From? nationality or country of origin

Lippett is borne by more people in England than any other country/territory. It may also be found as a variant:. Click here for further potential spellings of this surname.

How Common Is The Last Name Lippett? popularity and diffusion

This last name is the 444,080th most commonly used surname world-wide, borne by approximately 1 in 9,476,653 people. This surname is primarily found in Europe, where 65 percent of Lippett reside; 65 percent reside in Northern Europe and 64 percent reside in British Isles.

The last name Lippett is most frequently used in England, where it is held by 476 people, or 1 in 117,055. In England Lippett is most numerous in: Worcestershire, where 17 percent are found, Greater London, where 14 percent are found and West Midlands, where 9 percent are found. Not including England Lippett occurs in 11 countries. It is also common in The United States, where 17 percent are found and Canada, where 9 percent are found.

Lippett Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The frequency of Lippett has changed over time. In England the number of people who held the Lippett last name increased 270 percent between 1881 and 2014; in The United States it increased 190 percent between 1880 and 2014 and in Wales it increased 113 percent between 1881 and 2014.

Lippett Last Name Statistics demography

The religious devotion of those holding the Lippett surname is chiefly Anglican (100%) in Ireland.

In The United States those holding the Lippett surname are 3.23% more likely to be registered Republicans than the national average, with 50% being registered with the political party.

The amount Lippett earn in different countries varies notably. In United States they earn 9.41% less than the national average, earning $39,087 USD per year and in Canada they earn 9.69% more than the national average, earning $54,495 CAD per year.

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