Explore the Family Name Tepe
The meaning of Tepe
1. North German and East Frisian: variant of Tebbe. This surname is rare in East Frisia. 2. Turkish: ornamental or topographic name from tepe ‘hill, peak’.
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How common is the last name Tepe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tepe has seen slight shifts in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 23,019 in popularity, but this rank slightly decreased to 23,472 in 2010, reflecting a -1.97% change. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 1,037 in 2000 to 1,083 in 2010, indicating a growth of 4.44%. Despite the increase in count, the proportion of people with the surname Tepe per 100,000 decreased by -2.63%, moving from 0.38 in 2000 to 0.37 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,019 | #23,472 | -1.97% |
| Count | 1,037 | 1,083 | 4.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.37 | -2.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tepe
Shifting to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data presents some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Tepe surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.59% of those with the surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 91.69% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.35% in 2000 to 4.71% in 2010. Additionally, new identifications appeared in the 2010 census: 1.29% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, 0.65% identified with two or more races, and 1.66% identified as Black. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 91.69% | -6.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 4.71% | 248.89% |
| Black | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |