Explore the Family Name Cepin
The meaning of Cepin
1. Hispanic (Dominican Republic): perhaps a nickname derived from Spanish cepo ‘track’, of uncertain motivation. 2. Slovenian (Čepin): perhaps a nickname derived from čepeti ‘to squat’, possibly denoting a stay-at-home. Alternatively, a nickname derived from čep ‘bung, peg’.
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How common is the last name Cepin in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cepin has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 68,973rd in the list of popular surnames, but by 2010, it had jumped to 54,055th -- an impressive climb of about 21.63%. During that same period, the count of individuals with the surname Cepin increased from 266 to 382, representing a rise of 43.61%. The proportion of people with the surname Cepin per 100,000 also rose by 30% over those ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #54,055 | 21.63% |
| Count | 266 | 382 | 43.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.13 | 30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cepin
When we shift our attention to ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Cepin identify as Hispanic. This ethnic group accounted for 80.08% in 2000 and incrementally grew to 82.72% by 2010. Concurrently, the percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased slightly from 17.67% in 2000 to 15.71% in 2010. Meanwhile, the counts for Asian/Pacific Islander showed a drop to zero in 2010 from 1.88% in 2000. There were no recorded Cepins who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80.08% | 82.72% | 3.3% |
| White | 17.67% | 15.71% | -11.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |