Explore the Family Name Erpelding
The meaning of Erpelding
German (Westphalia): patronymic from any of various personal names beginning with the element Erp-, Erb- (see Erb).
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How common is the last name Erpelding in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Erpelding saw an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,443, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 29,502, representing a change of 3.09%. The count of people with this surname also increased, going from 724 in 2000 to 800 in 2010, a change of approximately 10.5%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.27 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,443 | #29,502 | 3.09% |
| Count | 724 | 800 | 10.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erpelding
In terms of ethnicity, the Erpelding surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.1% identified as White, although this number slightly decreased to 96.13% in 2010. The representation of those identifying as Hispanic with this surname saw a significant increase during this period, rising from 1.52% in 2000 to 2.50% in 2010, marking a change of 64.47%. Those identifying with two or more races represented around 1% in both Census years, while there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 96.13% | -1% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.5% | 64.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1% | -9.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |