Explore the Family Name Epshteyn
The meaning of Epshteyn
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Epstein. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Boris, Iosif, Leonid, Mikhail, Vladimir, Grigory, Igor, Mayya, Yefim, Aleksandr, Anatoliy, Arkady. Jewish Isaak, Rimma, Aron, Berka, Bronya, Esfir, Meyer, Naum, Ruvin.
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How common is the last name Epshteyn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Epshteyn has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The overall ranking of the surname fell from 56,979 in 2000 to 60,196 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.65%. However, the count of individuals with this last name remained steady at 335 during both census years. Its proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, constituting an 8.33% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #60,196 | -5.65% |
| Count | 335 | 335 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Epshteyn
The ethnicity distribution of the Epshteyn surname, as obtained from the Decennial U.S. Census, has shown some fluctuation over the decade. In 2000, 96.72% identified as White, which increased to 99.10% by 2010, showing a small rise of 2.46%. People identifying with two or more ethnic identities decreased dramatically from 2.69% in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no individuals with the Epshteyn surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 99.1% | 2.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.69% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |