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UK surname

Rippin

A surname derived from a nickname for a forceful or impetuous person.

In the 1881 census there were 458 people recorded with the Rippin surname, ranking it #7,234 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 429, ranked #11,214, down from #7,234 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard and Apethorpe, Yarwell, Nassington, Wood Newton, Southwick. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Kesteven, Harborough and North West Leicestershire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rippin is 707 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 6.3%.

1881 census count

458

Ranked #7,234

Modern count

429

2016, ranked #11,214

Peak year

1911

707 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Rippin had 458 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #7,234 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 429 in 2016, ranked #11,214.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 707 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Rippin surname distribution map

The map shows where the Rippin surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Rippin surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Rippin over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 349 #6,747
1861 historical 323 #7,888
1881 historical 458 #7,234
1891 historical 477 #7,705
1901 historical 604 #7,038
1911 historical 707 #6,025
1997 modern 526 #8,963
1998 modern 527 #9,222
1999 modern 508 #9,535
2000 modern 498 #9,667
2001 modern 493 #9,574
2002 modern 502 #9,601
2003 modern 470 #9,924
2004 modern 457 #10,168
2005 modern 464 #9,976
2006 modern 459 #10,088
2007 modern 443 #10,467
2008 modern 429 #10,850
2009 modern 444 #10,797
2010 modern 449 #10,931
2011 modern 443 #10,924
2012 modern 436 #10,940
2013 modern 439 #11,052
2014 modern 434 #11,246
2015 modern 431 #11,206
2016 modern 429 #11,214

Geography

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Where Rippins are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard, Apethorpe, Yarwell, Nassington, Wood Newton, Southwick, Colsterworth (incl. Twyford) and Hickling. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to South Kesteven, Harborough, North West Leicestershire, Cambridge and Melton. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 London parishes London 3
2 Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard Nottinghamshire
3 Apethorpe, Yarwell, Nassington, Wood Newton, Southwick Northamptonshire
4 Colsterworth (incl. Twyford) Lincolnshire
5 Hickling Nottinghamshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 South Kesteven 015 South Kesteven
2 Harborough 007 Harborough
3 North West Leicestershire 001 North West Leicestershire
4 Cambridge 009 Cambridge
5 Melton 002 Melton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Rippin

These lists show first names that appear often with the Rippin surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Rippin

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Rippin, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Rippin surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Rippin household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Rippin is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Rippin is most concentrated in decile 5 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Rippin falls in decile 7 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Rippin is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Rippin, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Rippin

The surname Rippin originated in England during the late medieval period, specifically in the northern counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is derived from the Old English word "ripan," which means "to reap" or "to harvest." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to someone who worked as a reaper or harvester.

The earliest recorded instance of the Rippin surname can be traced back to the 13th century, with mentions found in various historical documents and records. One notable reference is in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where a William Rippin is listed as a resident of Kirkby Malzeard.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Rippin surname was prevalent in the West Riding of Yorkshire, particularly in the areas around Leeds and Bradford. The name appears in various parish records and local tax rolls from this period, indicating a well-established presence in the region.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Rippin surname was John Rippin (1638-1721), a prominent Quaker preacher and writer from Yorkshire. He was known for his religious works and his advocacy for Quaker beliefs during a time of religious turmoil in England.

Another individual of note was William Rippin (1784-1858), a successful merchant and landowner from Lancashire. He acquired significant wealth and property holdings, contributing to the local economy and community development in the region.

Moving into the 19th century, the Rippin surname continued to be found across northern England, with some individuals migrating to other parts of the country or even abroad. One such example is Thomas Rippin (1825-1901), a British architect who lived and worked in Cape Town, South Africa, leaving a lasting impact on the city's architectural landscape.

The Rippin surname has also been associated with various place names and localities in England. For instance, Rippin Lane in Yorkshire and Rippin Farm in Lancashire likely derived their names from individuals or families bearing the Rippin surname who resided in or owned those areas.

Throughout its history, the Rippin surname has maintained a strong presence in England, particularly in the northern counties, and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including preachers, merchants, architects, and more.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Rippin families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Rippin surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lincolnshire leads with 139 Rippins recorded in 1881 and an index of 19.59x.

County Total Index
Lincolnshire 139 19.59x
Northamptonshire 84 20.12x
Middlesex 77 1.73x
Leicestershire 36 7.32x
Devon 21 2.27x
Nottinghamshire 13 2.17x
Cheshire 9 0.92x
Surrey 9 0.42x
Warwickshire 8 0.71x
Yorkshire 8 0.18x
Derbyshire 7 1.01x
Essex 6 0.68x
Somerset 6 0.84x
Huntingdonshire 5 5.67x
Rutland 5 15.34x
Herefordshire 4 2.20x
Kent 4 0.26x
Glamorgan 2 0.26x
Lancashire 2 0.04x
Staffordshire 2 0.13x
Sussex 2 0.27x
Worcestershire 2 0.35x
Bedfordshire 1 0.44x
Buteshire 1 3.72x
Cornwall 1 0.20x
Norfolk 1 0.15x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Colsterworth in Lincolnshire leads with 33 Rippins recorded in 1881 and an index of 2200.00x.

Place Total Index
Colsterworth 33 2200.00x
Geddington 24 1791.04x
Southwick 16 4000.00x
Islington London 15 3.49x
Stamford All Sts 15 377.83x
Spalding 13 92.33x
Bassingthorpe 12 5714.29x
Hickling 12 1600.00x
Kensington London 12 4.86x
Crowland 11 247.19x
Grimston 10 4347.83x
Hackney London 10 4.02x
Kettering 10 59.21x
Melton Mowbray 10 112.99x
Cheadle 9 48.10x
Bethnal Green London 8 4.15x
Birmingham 8 2.14x
Maxey 8 869.57x
Wymondham 8 800.00x
Burrington 7 593.22x
Holbeach 7 88.61x
Osbournby 7 933.33x
Spittlegate 6 61.10x
Stogumber 6 317.46x
Hammersmith London 5 4.57x
Hunslet 5 7.29x
Kimbolton 5 268.82x
Lambeth 5 1.29x
Little Ponton 5 1428.57x
Newton St Cyres 5 384.62x
St George Hanover 5 8.63x
Colebrooke 4 370.37x
Eardisland 4 336.13x
Grafton Underwood 4 975.61x
Great Grimsby 4 8.88x
Mile End Old Town 4 5.71x
Somerby In Grantham 4 220.99x
St George In East 4 13.25x
Stoke Newington London 4 11.57x
Chiswick 3 12.37x
Great Ponton 3 416.67x
Leeds 3 1.21x
Long Eaton 3 32.72x
Lyndon 3 1875.00x
Nazeing 3 265.49x
Northampton St Sepulchre 3 14.12x
Oundle 3 64.24x
Quadring 3 218.98x
Rushton 3 400.00x
St Pancras London 3 0.84x
Standground 3 150.00x
Waltham On The Wolds 3 333.33x
Woolwich 3 5.36x
Boothby Pagnell 2 1000.00x
Boston 2 9.29x
Brighton 2 1.32x
Clawson 2 176.99x
Folkingham 2 227.27x
Gorton 2 4.04x
Oldbury 2 7.01x
Pencoed 2 168.07x
Prittlewell 2 16.47x
Stamford St Mary 2 139.86x
Stanion 2 370.37x
Stoke Doyle 2 1052.63x
Tichmarsh 2 141.84x
Tottenham 2 2.83x
Winkleigh 2 107.53x
Belper 1 7.42x
Exeter St Leonard 1 39.53x
Greetham 1 112.36x
Leicester St Margaret 1 0.83x
Liskeard 1 11.89x
Muggington 1 333.33x
Sandiacre 1 40.32x
Spilsby 1 44.44x
Stamford St George 1 31.35x
Tatterford 1 714.29x
Thrapston 1 47.62x
Witheridge 1 64.10x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Rippin surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Rippin surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 32
William 30
James 20
Thomas 16
Joseph 15
George 12
Robert 11
Henry 7
Arthur 6
Charles 6
Alfred 5
Edward 5
Albert 4
Thos. 4
Amos 3
Frederick 3
Richard 3
Walter 3
Ambrose 2
Daniel 2
Edwin 2
Francis 2
Geo. 2
Percy 2
Toby 2
Ambros 1
Anthony 1
Archer 1
Bertie 1
Christopher 1
E. 1
Ernest 1
Horace 1
Isaac 1
Newham 1
Owen 1
Persy 1
Philip 1
Saml. 1
Samuel 1
Sidney 1
Tobias 1
Willie 1
Wm. 1
Worthy 1

FAQ

Rippin surname: questions and answers

How common was the Rippin surname in 1881?

In 1881, 458 people were recorded with the Rippin surname. That placed it at #7,234 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Rippin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 429 in 2016. That gives Rippin a modern rank of #11,214.

What does the Rippin surname mean?

A surname derived from a nickname for a forceful or impetuous person.

What does the Rippin map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Rippin bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.