Explore the Family Name Eppard
The meaning of Eppard
German: variant of Eppert and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eppard in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eppard saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The surname was ranked 21,605th in 2000 and slipped to 22,201st by 2010, marking a decline by 2.76%. However, despite the drop in rank, the overall count of people bearing the surname Eppard rose by 3.29%, growing from 1,125 in 2000 to 1,162 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease, dropping by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,605 | #22,201 | -2.76% |
| Count | 1,125 | 1,162 | 3.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.39 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eppard
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Eppard. In 2000, 95.73% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.09% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation increased significantly, rising from 0.53% to 0.95%, an impressive growth of 79.25%. People identifying themselves as belonging to two or more races also increased, from 1.96% to 2.24%. Conversely, those who identified as Hispanic decreased from 1.24% to 0.95%. No individuals bearing the surname identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 95.09% | -0.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 2.24% | 14.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.95% | 79.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 0.95% | -23.39% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |