Explore the Family Name Epler
The meaning of Epler
Altered form of German Eppler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Epler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Epler shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Epler was ranked as the 21,902nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 22,838th place, a change of -4.27%. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual number of people with the Epler surname increased from 1,105 in 2000 to 1,121 in 2010, an increase of 1.45%. The proportion of people with the Epler surname per 100,000 also saw a decrease from 0.41 to 0.38, a change of -7.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,902 | #22,838 | -4.27% |
| Count | 1,105 | 1,121 | 1.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.38 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Epler
In terms of ethnicity, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly 97% of individuals with the Epler surname identified as White, but this figure slightly decreased to approximately 95.63% by 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Epler surname holders saw a significant increase, rising from 1.45% in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010, an increase of 78.62%. In 2000, all Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories showed no representation, however, by 2010, there was a small presence of Asian/Pacific Islanders at 0.98%. Finally, those identifying with two or more ethnic identities decreased from 1.00% in 2000 to 0.71% in 2010, a change of -29.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 95.63% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.59% | 78.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 0.71% | -29% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |