Explore the Family Name Sepic
The meaning of Sepic
1. Croatian (Šepić) and Slovenian (Šepič): patronymic from a nickname based on šepa ‘lame man’, or a nickname derived directly from šepati ‘to limp’. 2. Slovenian (Šepic): nickname from an old spelling of šepec ‘lame man’.
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How common is the last name Sepic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sepic has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sepic was ranked 102,691 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had fallen to 123,064 marking a drop of approximately 19.84%. The total count of people with the surname also decreased from 162 in 2000 to 140 in 2010, indicating a reduction of about 13.58%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Sepic per 100,000 people diminished by 16.67% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,691 | #123,064 | -19.84% |
| Count | 162 | 140 | -13.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sepic
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Sepic identified as White, with an increase from 92.59% in 2000 to 94.29% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic slightly rose from 5.56% in 2000 to 5.71% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in the proportions of Sepics identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during the period under review.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.59% | 94.29% | 1.84% |
| Hispanic | 5.56% | 5.71% | 2.7% |
| 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% |