Explore the Family Name Depner
The meaning of Depner
German: 1. possibly a habitational name for someone from a place called Depenau in Schleswig-Holstein (from Middle Low German deep ‘deep, low’ + owe ‘low-lying field’). 2. alternatively, a variant of Deppner or Döppner, an occupational name for a potter (in west central Germany), from an agent derivative of Middle High German düpfen, tüp(p)en ‘to make pots’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Heinz, Hilde.
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How common is the last name Depner in the United States?
The Depner surname ranked 48,665 in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data of 2000, slipping slightly in rank to 49,914 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 2.57%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 407 in 2000 to 420 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 3.19%. The proportion of those bearing the Depner surname per 100k population dropped by 6.67%, from 0.15 in the year 2000 to 0.14 by the end of 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #49,914 | -2.57% |
| Count | 407 | 420 | 3.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Depner
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Depner surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, making up 98.03% and 97.86% respectively. This percentage showed a slight decrease of 0.17% over this period. Notably, no individual with the Depner surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, there was a small increase in people identifying as two or more races in 2010, accounting for 1.19% of all Depners.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 97.86% | -0.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |