Explore the Family Name Alperstein
The meaning of Alperstein
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Halpern, with the addition of German Stein ‘rock’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Alperstein in the United States?
The surname Alperstein ranks 92,358 in popularity as of the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census, which is a slight increase from its 2000 ranking of 93,006, demonstrating a growth rate of approximately 0.7%. The number of individuals with the surname also increased from 183 in 2000 to 199 in 2010, showing an 8.74% rise. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07, suggesting that while the name has become slightly more common, it remains relatively rare when considering the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,006 | #92,358 | 0.7% |
| Count | 183 | 199 | 8.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alperstein
As for ethnic identity, the data from the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Alperstein surname identify as White- a percentage of 94.97. This represents a decrease of 1.25% as compared to the 96.17% recorded in 2000. There are no individuals who reported their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a slight emergence of diversity within the Alperstein surname population, as 3.02% of individuals identified themselves as belonging to two or more races in 2010, a category that was not represented in the 2000 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 94.97% | -1.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |