Explore the Family Name Epp
The meaning of Epp
South German: from a short form of the personal name Eberhardt and sometimes of Albrecht. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Frieda, Fritz, Gerhard, Helmut, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Epp in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Epp has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell by 6.29% from 13,291 in 2000 to 14,127 in 2010. Even though the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly by 1.05%, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 7.69% during the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,291 | #14,127 | -6.29% |
| Count | 2,105 | 2,127 | 1.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.72 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Epp
The ethnicity associated with the surname Epp also saw some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority identified as White (94.36% in 2010, down slightly from 95.20% in 2000), there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up 187.78% from 0.90% in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010. Individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent also began to appear in the data in 2010, making up 1.03% of the Epp population. Those reporting two or more races also increased from 1.28% in 2000 to 1.55% in 2010. However, no individuals with the Epp surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 94.36% | -0.88% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 2.59% | 187.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.55% | 21.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Black | 1.66% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |