Explore the Family Name Epling
The meaning of Epling
German: variant of Eplin (see Epple).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Epling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Epling showed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Epling was ranked 14,335 in terms of surname popularity with 1,916 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 15,647 with only 1,867 people carrying the surname Epling. This represents a decrease in rank by 9.15% and a decrease in count by 2.56%. The proportion of people named Epling per 100,000 also fell by 11.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,335 | #15,647 | -9.15% |
| Count | 1,916 | 1,867 | -2.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.63 | -11.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Epling
The ethnicity associated with the surname Epling also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, those identifying as White made up 95.67% of the individuals with this surname, increasing slightly to 96.20% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.14% to 1.61%, while those identifying with two or more ethnic identities increased from 1.25% to 1.39%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared for the first time in 2010 at 0.43%. There were no individuals with the Epling surname who identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 96.2% | 0.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 1.61% | -24.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.39% | 11.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| Black | 0.47% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |