Explore the Family Name Erpenbach
The meaning of Erpenbach
German: probably a topographic name from a stream near Bingen on the Rhine (where the name still exists today as house name).
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How common is the last name Erpenbach in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Erpenbach has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 74,398 in popularity with a count of 242 individuals carrying it. By 2010, it had dropped to rank 81,772 with only 231 people bearing it, representing a change of -9.91 in rank and -4.55 in count. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 11.11%, going down from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #81,772 | -9.91% |
| Count | 242 | 231 | -4.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erpenbach
The ethnicity of individuals with the surname Erpenbach, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is overwhelmingly White. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of White individuals did decrease slightly from 99.59% in 2000 to 99.13% in 2010, marking a change of -0.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.59% | 99.13% | -0.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |