Explore the Family Name Hepfer
The meaning of Hepfer
Altered form of German Höpfer (see Hopfer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hepfer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hepfer has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hepfer was ranked 41,995 in terms of popularity for surnames, which dropped to 46,314 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 10.28%. The count of people with this surname also fell from 487 in 2000 to 460 in 2010, translating to a drop of 5.54%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals with the Hepfer surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11%, going from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,995 | #46,314 | -10.28% |
| Count | 487 | 460 | -5.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hepfer
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals certain shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Hepfer surname from 2000 to 2010. The majority identified as White, accounting for 96.51% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.65% in 2010. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity during both years. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.23% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals also rose from 0% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively small and saw a slight decrease from 1.23% to 1.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 95.65% | -0.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.52% | 23.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.23% | 1.09% | -11.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |