Explore the Family Name Eppinger
The meaning of Eppinger
German: habitational name for someone from Epping in Alsace or Eppingen in Baden; compare Epping.
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How common is the last name Eppinger in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Eppinger has seen a slight decrease in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 21,754 to 22,749, a change of -4.57%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 0.99%, from 1,115 in 2000 to 1,126 in 2010. The proportion of Eppingers per 100,000 people also decreased slightly, by 7.32% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,754 | #22,749 | -4.57% |
| Count | 1,115 | 1,126 | 0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.38 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eppinger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those with the Eppinger surname between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White constituted the majority, although their percentage fell by 3.58% during this period. The Black population experienced a modest increase of 6.90%, while the two or more races category saw the most significant growth at 54.76%. The Hispanic community also grew by 24.52%. However, the proportion of Eppingers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native declined by 30.16% and 34.57% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.57% | 69.01% | -3.58% |
| Black | 22.6% | 24.16% | 6.9% |
| Hispanic | 3.14% | 3.91% | 24.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.95% | 54.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.81% | 0.53% | -34.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.44% | -30.16% |