Explore the Family Name Pepi
The meaning of Pepi
1. Italian: patronymic or plural form of Pepe. 2. Albanian: from the personal name Pep (definite form Pepi), a vernacular short form of Pjetër (see Peter). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmelo, Massimo, Rocco. Spanish Juan, Manuel, Salvador.
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How common is the last name Pepi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pepi has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 53,299 and decreased to a rank of 56,972 by 2010, indicating a drop of 6.89%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a slight decrease from 364 in 2000 to 358 in 2010, a change of -1.65%. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals named Pepi per 100k also decreased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #56,972 | -6.89% |
| Count | 364 | 358 | -1.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pepi
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pepi, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, though there was a decrease from 82.42% in 2000 to 77.65% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 15.11% in 2000 to 21.23% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.37% in 2000. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.42% | 77.65% | -5.79% |
| Hispanic | 15.11% | 21.23% | 40.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |