Explore the Family Name Van Epps
The meaning of Van Epps
Americanized form of Dutch Van Eps. History: Van Epps was a familiar name in the Schenectady–Albany area; Fultonville, NY, was formerly called Van Epps Swamp.
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How common is the last name Van Epps in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Epps has seen a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,629th and moved up to 19,955th in 2010, marking a rank change of -1.66%. The number of people carrying the Van Epps name also increased from 1,271 in 2000 to 1,344 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 5.74%. However, the proportion per 100,000 individuals decreased slightly from 0.47 to 0.46, indicating a fall of 2.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,629 | #19,955 | -1.66% |
| Count | 1,271 | 1,344 | 5.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.46 | -2.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Epps
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that majority of people with the Van Epps surname identified as White, although there was a small decrease in this group from 96.3% in 2000 to 94.87% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a significant increase from 1.02% to 2.46%, marking a 141.18% growth. Proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races also changed, rising by 14.55% and declining by 5.08%, respectively. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 94.87% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 2.46% | 141.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 1.26% | 14.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.12% | -5.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0% | 0% |