Explore the Family Name Lepp
The meaning of Lepp
German: 1. unflattering nickname from Middle High German lappe ‘coxcomb, puppy’ (modern German Laffe). 2. habitational name from a place so named near Neuss in the Rhineland.
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How common is the last name Lepp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lepp has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,421st most popular, but by 2010 it had dropped to 30,538th, marking a decrease of 3.8%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname increased slightly from 757 to 764, a growth of 0.92%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 7.14% decline from 0.28 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,421 | #30,538 | -3.8% |
| Count | 757 | 764 | 0.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lepp
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lepp has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with this surname identify as White, making up 93.13% in 2000 and 92.41% in 2010, showing a slight decrease. There was no reported change among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. The percentage of people identifying as Two or More Races increased by 30.33%, from 2.11% to 2.75%. Interestingly, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 31.93%, going from 2.38% to 3.14%. On the other hand, those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000 were not present in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.13% | 92.41% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 3.14% | 31.93% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 2.75% | 30.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |