Explore the Family Name Turpen
The meaning of Turpen
English: variant of Turpin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Turpen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Turpen has seen a slight dip in ranking from 2000 to 2010 (from rank 15500 to 16415), indicating a decrease in usage by around 5.9%. However, the total count of people with this surname has slightly increased during the same period, rising from 1734 to 1753, a rise of 1.1%. The proportion per 100,000 people, however, dropped by approximately 7.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,500 | #16,415 | -5.9% |
| Count | 1,734 | 1,753 | 1.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.59 | -7.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Turpen
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the name Turpen, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority remains White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.16% to 94.41%. Interestingly, there's been an increase in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0.46% to 0.80%, and those who identify with two or more races, which grew from 1.73% to 2.34%. There was also a small uptick in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.44% to 1.88%. On the other hand, those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were no longer represented in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 94.41% | -0.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 2.34% | 35.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 1.88% | 30.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.8% | 73.91% |
| Black | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 0% | 0% |