Explore the Family Name Hepting
The meaning of Hepting
South German: presumably a habitational name from a place called Ewatingen, formerly Ebding, but the aspiration of the initial sound (Hebding) did not occur until 1602. Compare Epting. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Hepting in the United States?
The surname Hepting saw a slight decline in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Its rank dropped by around 6%, from 73,412 in 2000 to 77,788 in 2010. However, the count of individuals with this surname remained constant at 246 over the decade. The proportion of people named Hepting per 100k also experienced a decrease of approximately 11% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #77,788 | -5.96% |
| Count | 246 | 246 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hepting
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hepting, there were notable changes between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2010, the White population had the highest percentage at 93.9%, an increase of about 4.52% from 2000. The Hispanic population decreased significantly by 58.40%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group also saw a decrease by 22.13%. There were no reported changes for Asians/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, or individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.84% | 93.9% | 4.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.66% | 2.85% | -22.13% |
| Hispanic | 4.88% | 2.03% | -58.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |