Explore the Family Name Jeppsen
The meaning of Jeppsen
1. Danish: variant of Jeppesen. This surname is rare in Denmark. 2. Americanized form of Danish and North German Jepsen, a cognate of 1 above.
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How common is the last name Jeppsen in the United States?
The surname Jeppsen, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45829 among all surnames but climbed to 41100 by 2010, marking a substantial improvement of 10.32%. The number of individuals bearing the Jeppsen surname also increased during this period, going from 439 people in 2000 to 530 in 2010, which represents a 20.73% growth. Thus, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k of the population rose by 12.5%, establishing a clear trend of increasing popularity for the Jeppsen name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #41,100 | 10.32% |
| Count | 439 | 530 | 20.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.18 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jeppsen
With regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Jeppsen surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, approximately 98% of the people carrying this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 0.41% over these years. Notably, the percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname remained roughly stable over the decade, decreasing marginally by 0.88%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 97.55% | -0.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.13% | -0.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |