Explore the Family Name Epes
The meaning of Epes
English: variant of Epps.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Epes in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Epes has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped by 5.23%, falling from 86,341 in 2000 to 90,853 in 2010. However, the total count of individuals with this surname marginally increased by 1.0% over the course of a decade, going from 201 in 2000 to 203 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people remained unchanged at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #90,853 | -5.23% |
| Count | 201 | 203 | 1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Epes
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Epes surname identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 66.67% in 2000 to 65.52% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity among those with the Epes surname is Black, comprising 29.35% in 2000 and dropping to 28.08% in 2010. The Hispanic population showing the Epes surname saw an increase of 38.55%, rising from 2.49% in 2000 to 3.45% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. Additionally, there were no reported cases of individuals identifying with two or more races holding the Epes surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.67% | 65.52% | -1.72% |
| Black | 29.35% | 28.08% | -4.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 3.45% | 38.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |