Explore the Family Name Repsher
The meaning of Repsher
Probably an altered form of South German Rebscher, an occupational name for a vine dresser, from Middle High German rebe ‘vine’ + scher(er) ‘cutter’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Repsher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Repsher has decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 34,856th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 37,848th, a decline of 8.58%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this time period, going from 613 to 587, a 4.24% decrease. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 13.04%, from 0.23 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,856 | #37,848 | -8.58% |
| Count | 613 | 587 | -4.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Repsher
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the surname Repsher identify as White, making up 97.72% in 2000 and 96.93% in 2010. However, there was a slight decrease of -0.81% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw an increase, from 0.98% in 2000 to 1.36% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the census recorded a new emergence of Hispanic identity among individuals with this surname, increasing from 0 to 1.02% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.72% | 96.93% | -0.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.36% | 38.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |