Explore the Family Name Epperley
The meaning of Epperley
Variant of Epperly.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Epperley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Epperley has modestly risen in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 53,659 and increased to a rank of 53,419 by 2010, indicating an upward trend of 0.45%. The number of people carrying this surname also increased from 361 in 2000 to 387 in 2010, showing a growth of 7.2%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.13 between the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #53,419 | 0.45% |
| Count | 361 | 387 | 7.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Epperley
In terms of ethnicity, according to Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Epperley is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity. In 2000, 92.24% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 90.70% by 2010. The second largest group were those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which saw a significant increase from 3.05% in 2000 to 4.91% in 2010. The percentage of Epperleys identifying as Hispanic also saw a rise of 20.1% during this period. Notably, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races decreased by 18.47% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.24% | 90.7% | -1.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.05% | 4.91% | 60.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 2.33% | 20.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 1.81% | -18.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |