Find out how popular the last name Alpers is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Alpers.

Alpers, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Alpers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alpers in America

Alpers is the 31107th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alpers surname appeared 746 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Alpers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alpers to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Alpers

The surname Alpers is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was likely derived from the Old High German word "alp," meaning a high mountain pasture or meadow.

In the early records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Alper, Alpers, and Alperts, reflecting the regional dialects and phonetic variations. One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the Bavarian town records from the late 1500s.

While the name does not appear in famous historical manuscripts like the Domesday Book, it can be traced to several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Johann Alpers, a prominent merchant who lived in the town of Nuremberg in the late 16th century.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Alpers family seemed to have spread across various regions of Germany. Notably, Hans Alpers, born in 1642, was a respected craftsman and guild member in the city of Hamburg. His son, Georg Alpers (1678-1745), became a respected watchmaker and was known for his intricate timepieces.

In the 19th century, the name gained some prominence in academic circles. Friedrich Alpers (1811-1887) was a German philosopher and professor at the University of Berlin, known for his work on ethics and moral philosophy.

Another notable figure was Emil Alpers (1860-1923), a German artist and painter whose landscape and portrait works were widely acclaimed during his lifetime. His paintings can be found in several prestigious art galleries across Europe.

As the 20th century dawned, the Alpers name continued to make its mark in various fields. Karl Alpers (1891-1963) was a German physicist and inventor, best known for his contributions to the development of early radar technology during World War II.

It is worth noting that while the Alpers surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and various historical events. However, the origins and early history of the name remain firmly grounded in the regions of Bavaria and surrounding areas of Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alpers

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Alpers.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Alpers was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Alpers has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Alpers was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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