Explore the Family Name Pepple
The meaning of Pepple
Americanized form of German Peppel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pepple in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pepple had a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 20,204th most popular surname and decreased to the 21,413th slot by 2010—representing a change of around -5.98%. The count of people with this surname also marginally decreased from 1,226 in 2000 to 1,221 in 2010, which is a decline of approximately -0.41%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.45 to 0.41 during the same period, reflecting an -8.89% shift.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,204 | #21,413 | -5.98% |
| Count | 1,226 | 1,221 | -0.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.41 | -8.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pepple
When considering the ethnicity associated with the surname Pepple, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years, although there was a slight decrease from 95.76% in 2000 to 92.96% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic almost doubled from 1.47% in 2000 to 2.7% in 2010, while the percentage of Black increased by 35.25%, from 1.39% to 1.88%. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell to zero by 2010 from 0.82% in 2000, and the category "Two or more races" appeared in 2010 with 1.47%. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 92.96% | -2.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.7% | 83.67% |
| Black | 1.39% | 1.88% | 35.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |