Explore the Family Name Eppich
The meaning of Eppich
German: from Middle High German eppich ‘ivy’, presumably a topographic name. In part, this is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname, originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola, Slovenia (see Kocevar). Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Alfons, Erna, Hedwig, Helmut.
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How common is the last name Eppich in the United States?
The surname Eppich saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Eppich was ranked as the 39,111th most popular surname, with a count of 530 individuals. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 42,579 with only 509 individuals carrying the surname, marking a 3.96% decrease in its count. The proportion of individuals named Eppich per 100,000 people also fell by 15% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,111 | #42,579 | -8.87% |
| Count | 530 | 509 | -3.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eppich
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Eppich remained predominantly white between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.87% of those with the surname identified as white, which slightly decreased to 97.25% by 2010. There was a small rise in the number of Eppichs identifying as Hispanic, from 1.13% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010, a change of 38.94%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Eppich surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.87% | 97.25% | -1.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.57% | 38.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |