Explore the Family Name Kepp
The meaning of Kepp
1. German: from a pet form of the personal name Kaspar, an equivalent of Casper. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Köpp (see Koepp).
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How common is the last name Kepp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Kepp" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 61,544 but fell to 68,770 by 2010, marking an 11.74% decrease in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also experienced a reduction from 305 in 2000 to 286 in 2010, a drop of 6.23%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Kepp per 100,000 decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #68,770 | -11.74% |
| Count | 305 | 286 | -6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kepp
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Kepp," figures from the Decennial U.S. Census indicate that the majority of Kepps identify as White. In 2000, 94.1% identified as White, slightly decreasing to 93.71% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black showed an increase during this period, moving up from 4.92% to 5.59%. There were no recorded instances of Kepps identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 93.71% | -0.41% |
| Black | 4.92% | 5.59% | 13.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |