Explore the Family Name Piepho
The meaning of Piepho
North German: topographic name composed of Middle Low German pipe ‘pipe, narrow drainage channel’ + ho ‘elevation’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Piepho in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Piepho has grown in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,090th most popular surname with a count of 334 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank improved to 54,752nd and the count increased to 376 individuals, marking a growth of 12.57%. The proportion of people with the surname Piepho per 100k also rose from 0.12 to 0.13, reflecting an increase of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #54,752 | 4.1% |
| Count | 334 | 376 | 12.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piepho
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the surname Piepho identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 97.31% to 95.74%. Interestingly, the census data also shows a small percentage (1.60%) of individuals with the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a category that was not represented in 2000. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 95.74% | -1.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |