Explore the Family Name Ephrem
The meaning of Ephrem
Variant of Ephraim, found in Lebanon, Ethiopia, and India (Andhra Pradesh).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ephrem in the United States?
The surname Ephrem showed a significant rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The rank of this surname jumped from 72905 in 2000 to 48436 in 2010—an increase of 33.56%. The count of individuals carrying the Ephrem surname also saw an uptick, moving from 248 to 436—a growth rate of 75.81%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k population rose by 66.67%, from 0.09 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #48,436 | 33.56% |
| Count | 248 | 436 | 75.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.15 | 66.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ephrem
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data depicts some fluctuations over the decade. In 2000, the largest ethnic group among those bearing the Ephrem surname was White (48.79%), followed by individuals identifying as two or more races (28.23%). However, by 2010, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped to 0%, whereas the Black ethnic identity increased dramatically to 37.16%, up from 16.13% in 2000. The proportion of Whites slightly increased to 53.67%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also witnessed a slight increase from 3.63% to 3.90%. Conversely, the Hispanic group experienced a decrease from 3.23% to 2.52%. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.79% | 53.67% | 10% |
| Black | 16.13% | 37.16% | 130.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.63% | 3.9% | 7.44% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 2.52% | -21.98% |
| Two or More Races | 28.23% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |