Explore the Family Name Piepenburg
The meaning of Piepenburg
German: habitational name from a place so named in Pomerania. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Eldor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Piepenburg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Piepenburg saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,695th most popular, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 72,771st spot, marking an increase of 3.86%. During the same period, the number of people bearing this surname rose from 237 to 267, denoting a growth rate of 12.66%. However, the proportion of Piepenburgs per 100k people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #72,771 | 3.86% |
| Count | 237 | 267 | 12.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piepenburg
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Piepenburg surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for approximately 95% of all Piepenburgs. There was a minor increase in this category over the decade, moving from 95.36% to 95.51%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly from 3.80% to 3.37% during the same time frame. No significant representation of Piepenburgs was found among other ethnic groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 95.51% | 0.16% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 3.37% | -11.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |