Explore the Family Name Herpel
The meaning of Herpel
German: 1. from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal names Herbord and Herbrecht, formed with the elements heri, hari ‘army’ + bord ‘shield’ or ber(h)t ‘famous’. 2. habitational name from a place of that name in Westphalia. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut.
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How common is the last name Herpel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Herpel has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Herpel was ranked as the 55,124th most popular surname, with 349 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the ranking dropped to 63,873rd and the count fell to 312. This represents a decline of 15.87% in rank and 10.6% in actual count. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.13 Herpels in 2000, which decreased to 0.11 in 2010, indicating a drop of 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #63,873 | -15.87% |
| Count | 349 | 312 | -10.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herpel
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Herpel based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly white. In 2000, 99.14% of those with the Herpel surname identified as white, decreasing slightly to 98.72% in 2010. There's no recorded data for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. The "Two or more races" category also remained at zero for both census years, indicating no significant changes in the ethnic makeup of individuals with the Herpel surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.14% | 98.72% | -0.42% |
| 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% |