Explore the Family Name Zepf
The meaning of Zepf
German: 1. variant of Zapf. 2. metonymic occupational name for a grower of or dealer in grapes, corn, or grain, from Middle High German zepfe ‘grape, ear (of a cereal plant)’.
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How common is the last name Zepf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zepf has seen a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,133, but by 2010 it had dropped to being the 67,519th most popular surname in the United States, representing a decrease of 3.66%. However, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased during that time period, from 285 to 292, an increase of 2.46%. The proportion of people named Zepf per 100k decreased by 9.09% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #67,519 | -3.66% |
| Count | 285 | 292 | 2.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zepf
As far as ethnic identity is concerned, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no significant changes for the Zepf surname between 2000 and 2010. Nearly all bearers of the surname identified as White - 97.89% in 2000, which slightly increased to 99.32% in 2010. Individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity who bore the Zepf surname were either nonexistent or not reported. However, there were some individuals (1.75%) who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this figure was reported as zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 99.32% | 1.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |