Explore the Family Name Eplin
The meaning of Eplin
South German: variant of Epplin, a variant of Epple.
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How common is the last name Eplin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eplin has seen a slight decline. In 2000, Eplin was the 38,395th most popular surname, dropping to the 39,486th position by 2010. This represents a change of -2.84%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Eplin surname increased from 542 in 2000 to 557 in 2010, marking a 2.77% increase. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 5.0%, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #39,486 | -2.84% |
| Count | 542 | 557 | 2.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eplin
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the Eplin surname identify as White, with a minimal decrease from 95.76% in 2000 to 95.33% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a decrease from 1.85% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010. The Hispanic subset saw a significant increase, going from 0.92% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a complete drop in individuals identifying as Black, going from 0.92% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 95.33% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 2.15% | 133.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 1.44% | -22.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.92% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |