Explore the Family Name Pepler
The meaning of Pepler
1. English (Wiltshire): probably a topographic name from Middle English peplar, a variant of popler(e) ‘poplar’ (see Poplar). Compare Peppler 2. 2. South German: variant of Peppler 1.
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How common is the last name Pepler in the United States?
The surname Pepler, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in prevalence between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pepler was ranked 98,770th most common, but by 2010 it had dropped to 113,791st. This equates to a decrease in popularity of 15.21%. The count of people with this surname also decreased during this decade, from 170 in 2000 to 154 in 2010, a drop of approximately 9.41%. Its proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,770 | #113,791 | -15.21% |
| Count | 170 | 154 | -9.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pepler
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pepler, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is overwhelmingly identified as White, accounting for 97.06% in 2000 and increasing to 98.70% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. It's important to note that any suppressed data (indicated by "(S)") is omitted for privacy purposes to ensure no individual can be specifically identified.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 98.7% | 1.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |