Explore the Family Name Neppl
The meaning of Neppl
South German: possibly from a pet form of Nepomuk, the name of the 14th-century patron saint of Bohemia, Saint John of Nepomuk (Johann von Nepomuk in German), which became a personal name in Bavaria in the 18th century.
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How common is the last name Neppl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Neppl has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 51,233 and by 2010 it improved to 49,723, showing a 2.95% increase. The overall count of people with this surname also increased during this period from 382 to 422, depicting a 10.47% increment. However, the proportion per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #49,723 | 2.95% |
| Count | 382 | 422 | 10.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neppl
In terms of ethnic identity, again as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, majority of individuals with the Neppl surname identify as White. In 2000, 94.50% identified as White which slightly decreased to 93.84% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation saw an increase from 2.09% in 2000 to 2.37% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.83% to 1.66%. For the first time in 2010, some individuals with the Neppl surname identified as belonging to two or more races, making up 1.66% of the total. There was no change in Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native representation, both these categories had zero percent representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.5% | 93.84% | -0.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.09% | 2.37% | 13.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 1.66% | -9.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |