Explore the Family Name Leppek
The meaning of Leppek
Polish: 1. nickname from a derivative of lepić ‘to mold, model’, or ‘glue’ (see Lepak). 2. nickname for a coxcomb, from a diminutive of German Lepp.
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How common is the last name Leppek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Leppek" saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 48,776 in popularity with a count of 406. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 53,913 and the count was down to 383, revealing a change of -10.53% in rank and -5.67% in total count. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also reduced by -13.33%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #53,913 | -10.53% |
| Count | 406 | 383 | -5.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leppek
The ethnicity distribution for the surname "Leppek" remained largely stable between 2000 and 2010, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 98.52% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 97.91% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a small increase in the number of individuals with the surname identifying as Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.52% | 97.91% | -0.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.57% | 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% |