Explore the Family Name Peppin
The meaning of Peppin
1. English (Somerset): variant of Pepin. 2. Americanized form of French Pépin (see Pepin 1), in part a cognate of 1 above.
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How common is the last name Peppin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Peppin saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 46,083rd most popular surname, but fell to the 53,419th spot by 2010 — a decline of nearly 16%. The number of people with this surname also decreased from 436 to 387 in the same period, a decrease of just over 11%. The frequency of this surname per 100k individuals also dropped by approximately 19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,083 | #53,419 | -15.92% |
| Count | 436 | 387 | -11.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peppin
When it comes to the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Peppin, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. White remains the predominant ethnic identity with 90.44% in 2010, down from 92.89% in 2000. The proportion of Hispanic individuals with name Peppin increased by approximately 44%, growing from 4.13% to 5.94%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation slightly decreased from 1.83% to 1.81%. Additionally, in 2010, 1.55% identified as belonging to two or more races, a category that wasn't reported in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.89% | 90.44% | -2.64% |
| Hispanic | 4.13% | 5.94% | 43.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.83% | 1.81% | -1.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |