Explore the Family Name Epping
The meaning of Epping
North German and Dutch (northeastern Netherlands): habitational name from a farm so named, which once belonged to a certain Eppo and his kin. Eppo is a pet form of the personal name Eppert. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Dieter, Hans.
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How common is the last name Epping in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Epping experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname fell by around 2.15%, from 35288 in 2000 to 36048 in 2010. Interestingly, despite its drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased by nearly 3% over the same period, with the number rising from 604 to 622. However, when considered as a proportion of all surnames per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Epping surname saw a decrease of 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,288 | #36,048 | -2.15% |
| Count | 604 | 622 | 2.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Epping
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Epping also underwent changes during this period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the overwhelming majority of those bearing the Epping surname identified as White (96.69%), a figure that slightly dipped to 95.82% in 2010. The proportion of Eppings identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, jumping from 1.99% in 2000 to 3.54% in 2010. There were no Eppings who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. The category of 'Two or more races' saw a dramatic shift, dropping from 0.99% in 2000 to 0.00% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 95.82% | -0.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 3.54% | 77.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |