Explore the Family Name Yepiz
The meaning of Yepiz
Hispanic (Mexico): altered form of Spanish Yepes or Yépez (see Yepez).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yepiz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Yepiz significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Yepiz was ranked 42,217 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 had ascended to a rank of 33,196—a growth rate of over 21%. Furthermore, the actual count of individuals with the last name Yepiz also saw a substantial increase, from 484 people in 2000 to 689 people in 2010, marking an impressive rise of over 42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,217 | #33,196 | 21.37% |
| Count | 484 | 689 | 42.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.23 | 27.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yepiz
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Yepiz identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 94.21% of Yepiz individuals reported Hispanic ethnicity, and this percentage slightly increased to 94.92% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased by about 24% during the same period, from 5.17% in 2000 to 3.92% in 2010. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native, as these categories remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.21% | 94.92% | 0.75% |
| White | 5.17% | 3.92% | -24.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |