Explore the Family Name Czepiel
The meaning of Czepiel
Polish: from czep ‘peg, stump’, probably applied as a topographic name, nickname, or metonymic occupational name. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Agnieszka, Leszek.
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How common is the last name Czepiel in the United States?
The surname Czepiel's popularity in the United States, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in rank from 51,583 in the year 2000 to 52,619 in 2010, a change of -2.01%. However, the count of individuals with this surname grew by 3.96% during the same period, increasing from 379 to 394. The proportion of people with the surname Czepiel per 100,000 population decreased by -7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #52,619 | -2.01% |
| Count | 379 | 394 | 3.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Czepiel
Regarding the ethnicity of those toting the Czepiel surname, information from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identified as White, with a minor decrease from 96.04% in 2000 to 95.43% in 2010. Those identifying as being of two or more races experienced a significant decrease, down 42.42% from 2.64% in 2000 to just 1.52% in 2010. Interestingly, there were also new instances of Czepiels identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, both at 1.27%. There were no recorded instances of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander or Black categories in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 95.43% | -0.64% |
| Two or More Races | 2.64% | 1.52% | -42.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |