Explore the Family Name Eppley
The meaning of Eppley
1. Altered form of German and Swiss German Epple. 2. English: variant of Apley.
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How common is the last name Eppley in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Eppley experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 15,973rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 16,789th place, representing a change of -5.11%. The actual count of individuals with this last name increased slightly from 1,670 in 2000 to 1,701 in 2010, indicating a 1.86% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 6.45%, from 0.62 to 0.58.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,973 | #16,789 | -5.11% |
| Count | 1,670 | 1,701 | 1.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.58 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eppley
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the Eppley surname. In 2000, 97.25% identified as White, which marginally decreased to 96.18% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went down significantly, from 0.48% to 0.29%, witnessing a decline of 39.58%. On the other hand, there were increases in the proportions identifying as Hispanic (from 1.44% to 2.06%) and those claiming two or more ethnic identities (from 0.48% to 1.12%), showing changes of 43.06% and 133.33% respectively. The percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero, indicating no individuals with the Eppley surname identified with these ethnicities in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 96.18% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.06% | 43.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0.48% | 1.12% | 133.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.29% | -39.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |