Explore the Family Name Van Eps
The meaning of Van Eps
Dutch: habitational name for someone from Epse, a village near Deventer in Overijssel, or a metathesized habitational name for someone from either of the villages called Esp in North Brabant. This surname has apparently died out in the Netherlands; today it is borne there only by immigrants from the Dutch Caribbean. Compare Van Epps.
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How common is the last name Van Eps in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Van Eps experienced slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,252nd most common surname, but by 2010, it fell slightly to the 57,372nd position, marking a decrease of 0.21%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 333 in 2000 to 355 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 6.61%. The proportion of people named Van Eps per 100k remained consistent at 0.12 over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #57,372 | -0.21% |
| Count | 333 | 355 | 6.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Eps
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts within the Van Eps surname bearers. In 2000, 94.29% identified as White, but this percentage dropped to 90.99% by 2010—a decrease of 3.5%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 2.1% in 2000 to 3.38% in 2010, a remarkable 60.95% change. Multiracial individuals (those identifying with two or more races) also saw a minor increase from 1.5% to 1.69% during the same period. Notably, there were no recorded Van Eps identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, by 2010, 3.38% of individuals with this surname identified as Black—a category that had been unrepresented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.29% | 90.99% | -3.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 3.38% | 60.95% |
| Black | 0% | 3.38% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.69% | 12.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |