Explore the Family Name Epting
The meaning of Epting
German: habitational name from any of various places called Eptingen, for example in Baden and Switzerland.
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How common is the last name Epting in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Epting has seen a slight increase over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,204th in popularity with a count of 1,226 occurrences per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had slightly improved to 20,125th with a count of 1,327 occurrences per 100,000 people, representing an 8.24% increase in this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,204 | #20,125 | 0.39% |
| Count | 1,226 | 1,327 | 8.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Epting
The Decennial U.S. Census also reveals interesting insights into the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Epting. The majority identify as White, accounting for 67.90% in 2010, down from 72.68% in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw a small increase from 25.53% in 2000 to 27.81% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in people identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.47% in 2000 to 2.86% in 2010. A new category emerged in 2010 with 1.06% identifying as Hispanic, while there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.68% | 67.9% | -6.58% |
| Black | 25.53% | 27.81% | 8.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 2.86% | 94.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |