Explore the Family Name Peppard
The meaning of Peppard
Irish and English (of Norman origin): occupational name from Old French pipart, pippart ‘piper’, a derivative of Old French piper, Anglo-Norman French pipper ‘to play the pipe(s) or flute’. The name was taken to Ireland in the 12th century and is associated particularly with County Louth.
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How common is the last name Peppard in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Peppard ranked 27,009 in popularity in 2000 and fell to 29,041 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 7.52%. The number of individuals with the Peppard surname also decreased from 844 in 2000 to 817 in 2010, representing a decline of about 3.2%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people dipped by 9.68% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,009 | #29,041 | -7.52% |
| Count | 844 | 817 | -3.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peppard
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Peppard surname identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.45% to 94.61%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic almost doubled from 1.90% to 3.79%. The data shows minimal representation of the Peppard surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races. There was negligible or no representation in the categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 94.61% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.79% | 99.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 0.86% | -44.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |