Explore the Family Name Erp
The meaning of Erp
1. German: variant of Arp or Erb. 2. Possibly also Dutch (Van Erp): habitational name from Erp, a village in the province of North Brabant.
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How common is the last name Erp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Erp saw a slight increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 59,147th most common surname, and by 2010, it moved up slightly in rank to 58,876th. The count of individuals with the surname also saw an increase of 7.5%, moving from 320 people in 2000 to 344 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #58,876 | 0.46% |
| Count | 320 | 344 | 7.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erp
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Erp surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this demographic, falling from 95% in 2000 to 93.9% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.19% in 2000 to 3.49% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 93.9% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 3.49% | 59.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |