Explore the Family Name Liepins
The meaning of Liepins
Latvian (Liepiņš): topographic name derived from liepa ‘linden tree’. Some characteristic forenames: Latvian Karlis, Andrejs, Aldis, Aleksandrs, Andris, Arnolds, Atis, Baiba, Dzintra, Egils, Ernests, Gunars, Guntis, Ilmars, Ilze, Indulis, Ivars, Leonids.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Liepins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Liepins' in the United States has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 84,631st and held by 206 individuals. However, by 2010, the rank had slid down to 98,982 and the count dropped to 183, indicating a decrease in popularity by roughly 17% and a count change of around 11%. The proportion per 100k also saw a decline of 25%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #98,982 | -16.96% |
| Count | 206 | 183 | -11.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liepins
In terms of ethnicity as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, those bearing the surname 'Liepins' predominantly identified as White, with this group seeing a negligible decrease of just over 1% from 96.12% in 2000 to 95.08% in 2010. Individuals identifying as part of two or more races made up 2.43% of the 'Liepins' surname bearers in 2000 but were absent in the 2010 data. Notably, there was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. However, the Hispanic representation emerged in 2010, accounting for 2.73% of those with the 'Liepins' surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 95.08% | -1.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.43% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |