Lippes

Lippes is a surname of European origin, likely derived from toponymic or occupational sources. The form Lippes has appeared in North American records since the late 19th century, most commonly among Jewish and other immigrant communities, as families moved from Central and Eastern Europe to the United States and Canada. Etymological connections are not definitively established in published sources, but researchers have suggested links to the German Lippe region and to the nickname-based formation common in Ashkenazi naming practices. In the United States, bearers of the name have established professional careers across sectors such as law, medicine, academia, and the arts. The surname may appear in various spellings due to transliteration and immigration patterns, leading to occasional confusion with related names such as Lippe or Lipkin in genealogical records. Notable individuals with the surname Lippes have included professionals who contributed to their fields, though no single figure defines the name. See also Lippe (surname) and Lippe region.