Explore the Family Name Kepner
The meaning of Kepner
South German: occupational name for a maker of cloaks and hoods, a variant of Kepler. This surname is very rare in Germany, where it is more commonly spelled Keppner.
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How common is the last name Kepner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kepner has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 13,319th most popular, but by 2010, it had slipped to 14,227th place, a 6.82% drop in rank. However, the actual count of people carrying the Kepner surname increased marginally from 2,099 in 2000 to 2,108 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 0.43%. The proportion per 100k also declined from 0.78 to 0.71, indicating a decrease of 8.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,319 | #14,227 | -6.82% |
| Count | 2,099 | 2,108 | 0.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.71 | -8.97% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kepner
As for ethnic identity associated with the Kepner name, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts over the decade. In 2000, 97.14% of those with the Kepner surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.40% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase, jumping from 1.29% in 2000 to 2.47% in 2010, a rise of 91.47%. Similarly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.33% to 0.47%, a 42.42% jump. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races also climbed from 1.05% to 1.19%. There were no Kepners who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 95.4% | -1.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 2.47% | 91.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.19% | 13.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.47% | 42.42% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |