Explore the Family Name Sepp
The meaning of Sepp
1. German (Bavaria), Dutch, and Estonian: from a short form of the personal name Joseph. 2. Estonian: occupational name for a smith, akin to Finnish seppä ‘(black)smith’ (see Seppanen). Some characteristic forenames: German Ingeborg.
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How common is the last name Sepp in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sepp has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 57,406 in terms of popularity, with a count of 332 occurrences. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 60,045, even though the count increased marginally to 336. The proportion of this surname per 100k people also decreased by approximately 8.33 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #60,045 | -4.6% |
| Count | 332 | 336 | 1.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sepp
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the surname Sepp identify as White. In 2000, this group represented nearly 97 percent of all Sepps, but it slightly decreased to 95.24 percent by 2010. There was a small increase (from 2.11 percent to 2.38 percent) in individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. Notably, there were no reported instances of the surname among those identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 95.24% | -1.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.11% | 2.38% | 12.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |