Explore the Family Name Lepinski
The meaning of Lepinski
Polish (Lepiński): habitational name for someone from Lepinie or Lepino, now in Ukraine.
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How common is the last name Lepinski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lepinski saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lepinski was ranked at 53,782 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 58,876, representing a 9.47% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 360 to 344 during this period, marking a decrease of around 4.44%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people similarly declined by 7.69%, from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #58,876 | -9.47% |
| Count | 360 | 344 | -4.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lepinski
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lepinski, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly linked with the White ethnicity. In 2000, around 96.94% of those bearing the surname identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 95.64% by 2010. During this decade, the surname began to be associated with the Hispanic community, with about 2.03% identifying as such in 2010, up from zero in 2000. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, individuals of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 95.64% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| 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% |