Explore the Family Name Alpern
The meaning of Alpern
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Halpern. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Asher, Eytan, Mendel, Meyer, Zvi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Alpern in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Alpern saw a slight fluctuation in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Alpern was ranked 40,908 and by 2010, it dropped slightly to 42,308, a decrease of 3.42%. The total count of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 503 in 2000 to 513 by 2010, marking a small growth of 1.99%. However, the proportion per 100k people saw a decrease of 10.53%, going from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,908 | #42,308 | -3.42% |
| Count | 503 | 513 | 1.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alpern
In terms of ethnicity, based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, there were minor changes observed between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Alpern identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 3.15% from 97.42% in 2000 to 94.35% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase from 1.79% in 2000 to 3.90% in 2010, representing a change of 117.88%. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 94.35% | -3.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 3.9% | 117.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |