Explore the Family Name Sepe
The meaning of Sepe
1. Italian (Salento): topographic name from the dialect word sepe ‘hedge, fence, enclosure’ (from Latin saepes). 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of Hungarian Szépe: from the old personal name Szépe (or Szípe). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Manuel, Gennaro, Gino, Nicola, Aldo, Alfonso, Amante, Carlo, Concetta, Donato, Elvira, Gaetano, Gabriela, Gerardo, Guido, Luigi, Mario, Rito, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Sepe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sepe has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Sepe was ranked 18,412th in popularity and by 2010, it dropped down to 19,166th, marking a 4.1% decrease. However, the total count of people with the Sepe surname increased marginally by 2.31%, from 1,385 individuals in 2000 to 1,417 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the last name Sepe per 100,000 people also decreased by approximately 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,412 | #19,166 | -4.1% |
| Count | 1,385 | 1,417 | 2.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.48 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sepe
When looking at ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that from 2000 to 2010, there were shifts in the ethnic identity of those with the surname Sepe. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 3.77%, yet still represented the majority at 85.46%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population saw the largest increase, rising by 44.87%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 23.62%, while those identifying as two or more races experienced a moderate rise of 13.85%. Notably, no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.81% | 85.46% | -3.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.42% | 6.7% | 23.62% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 5.65% | 44.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.48% | 13.85% |
| Black | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |